The Houston Police Department said a passerby called about a crash involving a black SUV near Fuqua Street at about 1:40 p.m.
METRO police said the driver died after crashing into a tree by the Fuqua exit of the HOV.
According to police, the exit is closed, and drivers will need to reroute.
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