HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The North Freeway has reopened after a deadly crash in north Harris County early Sunday, according to deputies.
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies said the driver of a red Mercedes rear-ended a Jeep Liberty at about 2:41 a.m. on the freeway near Rankin Rd.
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Officials said the Mercedes lost control and ran off the main lanes of the freeway and then onto the feeder. Deputies said that driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown out of the car and killed.
According to HCSO, the passenger in the Mercedes was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
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Authorities said the driver of the Jeep stayed at the scene.
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