Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1500 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610 East) service road about 4:45 a.m. on Sunday (Dec. 19).The identity of the male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rodriguez and Officer H. Nguyen reported:The victim was driving a gray Chevrolet Silverado eastbound at the above address when he failed to drive in a single lane and struck a tree in the median. The impact caused the vehicle to catch on fire. Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.The investigation is continuing.JFC/JKS 12-20-21Inc #169399321-K