Driver dies in fiery Houston crash in intersection at Antoine, 43rd

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A driver is dead after two vehicles collided in a northwest Houston intersection and one caught on fire, police say.

The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. Monday in the 4300 block of Antoine near 43rd Street.

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Police say a Jeep was trying to make a turn going eastbound to northbound on Antoine. At the same time, police say a sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Antoine, and the vehicles collided in the intersection.

The sedan went into the median, struck a tree and caught on fire. Police say the driver of the sedan died at the scene.

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According to police, it is believed at this time that the driver who died ran a red light before the crash.

The driver of the Jeep stayed at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.