The 51-year-old man's manner of death was ruled a suicide after police say he crashed into an above-ground pipeline valve last September, causing a massive fire for days.
Officials believe the vehicle crashed into a valve and sparked the nearly four-day fire. It may be a while before the remains are identified, officials say.
A pipeline that exploded in Deer Park has continued burning for nearly three days, and residents nearby are finally able to return to what's left of their homes.
The recent evacuation due to the Deer Park pipeline fire has lifted, and residents are being allowed back into their homes Wednesday evening.
Once the pipeline blast unfolded Monday, air quality became a top priority for state and local leaders. A Rice professor explains why the continued burning shouldn't be too concerning.
According to police, an SUV veered off the road, drove through a fence, and slammed into a valve. Now, questions are arising about whether other pipelines are secure enough.