Man Killed in NE Harris County Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 45 at Remington Valley

Harris County, Texas – A man was killed Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash in northeast Harris County, according to the deputies.

The fatal crash happened on February 17, on Interstate 45 at Remington Valley.

Deputies said a Nissan Altima was traveling at a high rate of speed in the fourth lane on the I-45 northbound service road behind a Chevrolet Equinox driven by a woman. A man was driving a Dodge Ram in the first lane.

The Nissan driver changed lanes when it was unsafe and hit the Chevrolet. The driver then went over to the first lane and hit the Dodge on its right side.

The Nissan lost control and ended up in the grassy area where it struck a tree and caught fire.

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

No other injuries were reported in the crash. 

The other drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The crash remains under investigation.

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