Man dead after hitting tree in northwest Houston

HOUSTON – A man is dead after crashing into a tree in northwest Houston on Sunday.

The accident occurred at 1546 Antoine Drive in the Spring Branch area just after 2 p.m.

According to Houston police, the man was driving a car north on Antoine when the vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a tree.

The man was the only person in the car and died at the scene of the accident.

Authorities continue to investigate the crash.