Texas sheriff warns ‘street racing kills’ after driver dies in crash on I-10
Multiple sports cars seen racing on I-10 near Winnie, Texas, before crash
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Texas sheriff is warning of the dangers of street racing after a driver suspected of racing with sports cars was killed in a crash on I-10 Saturday afternoon.
Deputies received 911 calls around 2:30 p.m. regarding multiple vehicles racing on Interstate 10 eastbound, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office said.
About 15 minutes later, deputies discovered one of the vehicles crashed on the side of I-10 near Winnie.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Multiple sports cars were spotted leaving the area as deputies arrived.
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Deputies arrived and found the car wrecked off-road and the driver dead inside. (Chambers County Sheriff's Office)
Deputies approached the wrecked car and found the driver dead.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The driver’s identity was not immediately released.
The street racing incident was reported on I-10 near Winnie, Texas. (Chambers County Sheriff's Office)
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"This is a reminder that street racing kills," the sheriff’s office posted along with photos of the crash scene.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities asked anyone with information about the group of vehicles to contact the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office at 409-267-2500.