Skip to Content

Officials identify driver who crashed into a Texas pipeline and sparked a 4-day fire

Associated Press

Police have released the name of the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a pipeline valve and sparked a four-day fire in a Houston suburb. Deer Park, Texas, police said in a Monday night statement that the remains found in the SUV are those of 51-year-old Jonathan McEvoy of Deer Park. Police Lt. Chris Brown said Tuesday that both the cause of death and the cause of the Sept. 16 crash in Deer Park were still under investigation. Authorities have said there is no indication of a coordinated or terrorist attack. The fire burned for four days and forced nearby residents to flee the intense heat.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content