A man is dead as a result of a three-vehicle crash that occurred at a Houston-area toll booth Thursday night. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage from the toll both as part of their investigation.
According to WCMH, the crash occurred with the driver of a Dodge Durango lost control of their vehicle and slammed in to the back of a car in the cash lane of a toll booth. The initial impact forced the stopped car into the back of a pickup truck that had also stopped at the toll booth.
The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Durango was transported to an area hospital where they were listed in serious condition. The driver of the pickup was treated at the scene and released.
Witness reports suggest the Durango had been driving erratically prior to the collision. No charges have been filed.
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT):