HOUSTON — A man is dead after crashing his vehicle Sunday night in southwest Houston, according to investigators.
A firefighter witnessed the fatal incident, which happened about 11 p.m. in the 8600 block of Bissonnet Street near Gessner Road.
Police believe the driver, age 22, lost control of the vehicle and then crashed into the barrier over the bayou. He was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead:
"Houston Fire Department emergency personnel observed a white GMC Acadia traveling at a high rate of speed westbound near the above address. The Acadia swerved to avoid some traffic barrels, failed to stay in a single lane, and struck the guardrail of a bridge over the bayou."
Police said the man was not wearing his seatbelt.
Sgt. David Rose said speed most likely was a factor in the crash, but the investigation was still underway.
The driver's name was not released.