Driver Dies After Colliding with Attenuator Truck on East Freeway

A driver was killed late Wednesday night, June 25, 2025, after his vehicle struck the rear of a stopped attenuator truck on the East Freeway.

At approximately 11:31 PM, Robert Emil McKinney Jr., operating a 2020 Toyota Prius westbound in the 16100 block of the East Freeway, failed to control his speed and collided with a 2014 Kenworth truck. The Kenworth, operated by Devin Governor, was stopped in the outside lane and was equipped with activated yellow/blue strobing lights and a yellow arrow board. Its mounted attenuator was in the upright position.

McKinney Jr. showed no signs of life from the injuries he sustained and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Devin Governor cooperated fully with the investigation and showed no signs of intoxication.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is continuing its investigation into the crash.