HOUSTON, TX, (May 15, 2026) – A 44-year-old man was killed and a 33-year-old passenger was critically injured Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Houston, according to police.
Houston police said the crash occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. in the 6700 block of Irvington Boulevard. Investigators determined that a Ram 1500 traveling south at a high rate of speed left the roadway and struck a fence and a pole.
The driver, identified as Alberto Martinez, 44, was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead due to his injuries.
A 33-year-old female passenger in the vehicle sustained critical injuries and was also taken to a hospital for emergency treatment.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
