Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 9800 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 9:10 a.m. on Saturday (July 26).
The deceased male is identified as Francisco Martinez, 20.
HPD Vehicular Division Sergeant A. Patterson and Officer M. Matthews reported:
A white Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed at the above address. The driver lost control and left the freeway striking a tree. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
A female passenger, 21, was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
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