Person shot to death inside wrecked vehicle on Sam Houston Tollway at I-45, deputies say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities closed the westbound North Sam Houston Tollway connector ramp to Interstate 45 on Monday evening after discovering a motorist shot to death.

Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to a call about a single-vehicle crash into the wall of the connector ramp to the I-45 North Freeway. Upon approaching the vehicle, deputies found the driver deceased with an apparent gunshot wound.

An investigation is currently underway, and deputies have urged drivers to avoid the area.