HPD: Overnight double fatal crash closes inbound lanes of I-10 at Taylor Street

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department says two people were killed just after 1 a.m. on Friday when the driver of a Tesla rear-ended another vehicle, causing it to burst into flames.

The crash happened on the inbound lanes near the Taylor Street exit.

An HPD lieutenant told ABC13 that the victims, driving a Nissan, were a married couple who had just left the gym.

The driver of a Tesla, along with a passenger, was speeding down the freeway, according to investigators, and crashed into the back of the Nissan, causing the car to catch on fire.

The Tesla reportedly continued moving and eventually crashed into the freeway’s barriers before coming to a stop.

According to HPD, the Nissan was still on fire when first responders arrived on the scene. After extinguishing the flames, the bodies of the victims were discovered.

The passenger of the Tesla was taken to the hospital, and the driver is now under investigation for possible intoxication.

All inbound lanes of I-10 are closed at Taylor Street as the investigation continues.

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