Man killed in 3-vehicle crash after possible tire blowout on North Freeway

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man is dead after authorities say his vehicle may have had a tire blowout or other mechanical problem, causing him to lose control and be hit by at least two other drivers on the North Freeway.

It happened around 5:30 a.m. Monday.

The freeway was shut down northbound near Shepherd for a few hours. It has since reopened.

A man was killed in a 3-vehicle crash on the North Freeway.