24-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston 4-Vehicle Crash on Southwest Freeway near Shepherd Drive

Houston, Texas (November 15, 2021) – A 24-year-old man was killed Sunday morning in a four-vehicle crash in Houston, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 2:50 a.m., November 14, on the Southwest Freeway near Shepherd Drive.

Police said the man was driving northbound on the freeway when he was rear-ended by another vehicle.

A silver Infiniti and a BMW also crashed into the man’s vehicle, causing it to roll over onto the right shoulder of the freeway.

The man was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

The driver who caused the crash fled the scene. The police are looking for them.

The Infiniti driver remained at the scene after the crash.

The BMW driver was taken to the hospital where they were evaluated and was charged with DWI.

The crash closed all inbound lanes of the freeway at Shepherd Drive for several hours.

The police are conducting the investigation.

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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