Fatal Rear-End Collision Kills Driver on Houston East Freeway

A fatal crash occurred early Sunday morning on Houston's East Freeway near Wayside Drive when a stalled blue Nissan was rear-ended by a Jeep. The Nissan driver died at the scene, while the Jeep driver remained at the location and was evaluated for possible intoxication or impairment. Authorities indicated that the Jeep may have been speeding, though the speed was not considered excessive or egregious. The intoxication check on the Jeep driver reportedly found no impairment, but charges depend on ongoing investigations. The freeway was closed for several hours for investigation and cleanup before reopening around 8 a.m. Police continue to investigate the full circumstances of the crash, including the potential for charges against the Jeep driver.