Man's body found in SW Houston after floodwaters clear

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The man whose body was recovered from outside a pickup truck in the 5100 block of Westpark Tollway has been identified as Jose Yebrea-Ibarra, according to authorities.

A 31-year-old Hispanic man was found when tollway crews were clearing debris after water drained from the area.

Apparently, during heavy flooding, the man was driving the Ford F-150 found at the scene and encountered high water.

Harris County Constable Precinct 5's Randy Johnson said, "It's still under investigation, but it appears he was coming out of the Galleria area unaware of the high water, and as you can see, the truck washed up on the fence. The body was not in the vehicle. The body was located probably 45 yards from the vehicle."

In the wake of the recent discovery, Johnson issued this warning for drivers: "The ground is saturated, it's not going to take but just a little bit more rain and these roadways can be flooded. Avoid low areas. Don't take a chance. Don't drive through."

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