Two Killed in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Sam Houston Parkway at Clay Road

Houston, Texas (April 9, 2021) – Two people were killed early Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in northwest Houston, according to authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 4:20 a.m., April 2, at the intersection of the West Sam Houston Parkway North and Clay Road.

Police said a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable saw a speeding burgundy-colored Chevrolet Camaro that was traveling without headlights on the West Sam Houston Parkway North and tried to initiate a traffic stop on the Camaro. The Camaro driver sped away and exited at Clay Road, where he ran a red light and crashed into a westbound burgundy-colored Ford Ranger pickup truck.

The force of the impact caused the pickup truck to catch fire.

Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released.

No other details were available.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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