Deadly crash under investigation in SW Houston

The Houston Police Department is investigating following a deadly early morning crash in southwest Houston. 

Authorities said the crash occurred on the 8200 block of W. Sam Houston Parkway South, just after 3:15 a.m. Sunday.

Police said it was reported that a silver sedan was traveling northbound on the West Sam Houston
Parkway South feeder road when the vehicle lost control striking trees before coming to a stop. 

A male passenger was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they believe the passenger is a juvenile. 

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Witnesses told police they saw the driver, who police said could also be a juvenile, limping while fleeing the scene on foot. 

No other details were released.