Authorities say that a short time later the pickup truck crashed into the back of one of the 18-wheelers, killing the driver. His name has not been released.
Driver dies after slamming into big rig
HOUSTON
It happened in the outbound lanes near Highway 6. Police say the drivers of two 18-wheelers had pulled to the side of the road to check on one of the big rigs. The drivers told officers they noticed a Ford pickup truck weaving on the freeway.