The wreck took place just after 4:40 a.m. on Beltway 8 at Fondren.
Police say the driver of a blue Hyundai Santa Fe was eastbound on the service road when the victim, driving a gray Dodge Durango, ran the red light while traveling northbound on Fondren Road.
The driver of the Hyundai struck the Dodge, causing it to overturn. The Dodge's driver died at the scene. The Hyundai's driver was not injured and showed no signs of intoxication.
There are no charges in this incident, as the investigation is continuing.
The victim's identity has not been released.
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