One person killed when SUV slams into parked big rig

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police are investigating a fatal accident on the southeast part of town, where a vehicle reportedly slammed into a parked big rig this morning.

It happened on the South Loop westbound near Calais. Houston police say the driver of the black SUV went off the freeway, through a chain-link fence and struck the rear of the 18-wheeler parked there.

Police say speed was likely a factor, but at this time there is no indication of drug or alcohol use.

We've learned at least one person has died.

Stay with Eyewitness News and abc13.com. We'll bring you new details as we get them.

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