Fatal collision involving teen driver shuts down MLK Boulevard late Saturday, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in southeast Houston that shut down MLK Boulevard until early Sunday morning.

The crash happened just before 9 p.m. near Willow Glen Drive.

According to officials, a driver, identified as a teenager, was traveling northbound on MLK in a white SUV when they collided with a gray vehicle heading westbound on Willow Glen.

The driver of the gray vehicle died at the scene.

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Police said the teen did stay on scene and cooperate with officials.

Officials said the teen was checked for impairment but believe that wasn't a factor.

According to police, the fault of the accident may have fallen on the driver in the grey vehicle.

Officials did not provide any additional details.