Wrong-way driver killed in fiery crash on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, sheriff says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas -- One man died and another was hurt after a wrong-way crash and fire on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Gonzalez said deputies arrived at the crash scene around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and found a vehicle completely on fire.

Deputies helped a man exit the burning vehicle, and paramedics took him to a hospital for his injuries, Gonzalez said, adding that deputies sustained minor injuries that were evaluated at the scene.

Gonzalez said 25-year-old Julio Alberto Calero Ramirez caused the crash by driving the wrong way in the southbound lanes and hitting another car head-on.

Calero Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Gonzalez.

Houston TranStar cameras showed traffic was backed up as investigators worked the crash.