Man killed after crash split car in half on Grand Parkway

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Traffic was shut down for several hours on the Grand Parkway after a deadly crash early Sunday morning, according to deputies.

Deputies said a man died after speeding northbound in the 2700 block of the West Grand Parkway North at Morton around 4:20 a.m.

The man lost control of the wheel and crossed the median, striking a retaining wall on the southbound side.

Northbound and southbound lanes were expected to be shut down until at least 10 a.m.