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Driver Identified in Texas Pipeline Crash That Caused 4-Day Fire

Jonathan McEvoy, a 51-year-old local man, is believed to have experienced a seizure before the crash that led to the fire and evacuations.

  • The crash into a pipeline valve in a Houston suburb led to a four-day fire, forcing neighborhood evacuations.
  • Jonathan McEvoy's remains were found in the SUV after the fire was extinguished.
  • Preliminary investigations by police and FBI found no evidence of a coordinated or terrorist attack.
  • McEvoy's family reported he had recently experienced seizures, which they believe may have caused the accident.
  • The intense fire partially melted nearby vehicles and mailboxes, and McEvoy's remains were not recovered until the fire burned out.
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