15-year-old killed in crash in Humble after crashing into tree

A teenage girl tragically lost her life in a single-vehicle crash in Humble on Monday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Authorities were called to an accident in the 2800 block of North Houston Avenue, where they found a 15-year-old driver had hit a tree and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Sheriff Gonzalez reports the victim was possibly away from her high school campus at the time of the crash.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

In a statement, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez expressed condolences, saying, "Gone far too soon. Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends."