@htowndailynews: An 18-year-old is dead following a horrifying single-car crash on the Beltway near South Post Oak early Saturday. Just around 3:00 a.m., an off-duty officer spotted the car speeding through a red light at nearly 80 miles per hour. Moments later, the vehicle struck a utility pole with such force that it split completely in two. First responders rushed to save the ejected driver, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Investigators cite speed as a primary factor as they work to determine whether alcohol played a role. . #htx #htown #houston #houstontx #houstontexas