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‘God spared their lives’: Owner reflects after car plows into table where Houston influencers were seated
Read full article: ‘God spared their lives’: Owner reflects after car plows into table where Houston influencers were seatedInfluencers Nina Unrated and Patrick Blackstone were injured after a car crashed into Cuvée’s Culinary Creations restaurant in west Houston, where they were dining.
Man arrested after hijacked crane causes multiple crashes, 2 injuries on I-10 in Louisiana
Read full article: Man arrested after hijacked crane causes multiple crashes, 2 injuries on I-10 in LouisianaIt happened in Vinton, Louisiana on Saturday. Authorities say they received 911 calls around 5:30 a.m. of multiple vehicles striking the crane.
HCSO deputy, 2 others hurt in crash on Eastex Freeway feeder
Read full article: HCSO deputy, 2 others hurt in crash on Eastex Freeway feederAn HCSO deputy and two civilians were injured in a crash late Sunday on Little York Road in north Harris County after a car turned in front of the deputy’s patrol vehicle.
Man shot at bar in East Houston found during crash investigation in downtown Houston
Read full article: Man shot at bar in East Houston found during crash investigation in downtown HoustonA man was hospitalized in critical condition after police said he was shot at a bar in East Houston. Police discovered him as they were investigating three separate minor crashes in downtown Houston.
US-90 southbound shut down for hours after deadly tanker fire at Fondren
Read full article: US-90 southbound shut down for hours after deadly tanker fire at FondrenA tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of gasoline crashed and caught fire on U.S. 90 Alternate at Fondren, resulting in the death of the driver.
Man arrested after pregnant mom killed, teen passenger hospitalized in head-on crash in NE Harris County
Read full article: Man arrested after pregnant mom killed, teen passenger hospitalized in head-on crash in NE Harris CountyDeputies said a woman driving a red Mustang had her car rear-ended by a truck, sending her into oncoming traffic before getting into a head-on crash with another truck hauling a trailer.
Suspected DWI driver arrested after wrong-way crash along Gulf Fwy
Read full article: Suspected DWI driver arrested after wrong-way crash along Gulf FwyDespite how severe the crash looked, police said the suspected drunk driver and the person in the van he crashed into did not suffer any injuries and declined to be taken to the hospital.
Drivers gets stuck under 18-wheeler on I-45, rescued before it caught fire
Read full article: Drivers gets stuck under 18-wheeler on I-45, rescued before it caught firePolice said another driver alerted the 18-wheeler driver that there was another car stuck underneath the big rig. They both were able to pull the driver from that vehicle before it burst into flames.
Deadly, fiery crash near Jersey Village shuts down FM 529 in all directions
Read full article: Deadly, fiery crash near Jersey Village shuts down FM 529 in all directionsInvestigators said a car flipped, caught fire, and pinned a person inside the vehicle. One of the occupants died, while another was able to be rescued, and a deputy suffered a minor burn trying to get them out.
Wrong-way driver caught on video before causing two separate crashes in north Houston
Read full article: Wrong-way driver caught on video before causing two separate crashes in north HoustonInvestigators said the driver has been detained. However, moments before the crash, our cameras first caught the driver traveling in the opposite direction on I-45 S, just north of 610. Two people were hospitalized.
Westbound lanes of East Freeway closed at Normandy after person killed trying to cross highway
Read full article: Westbound lanes of East Freeway closed at Normandy after person killed trying to cross highwayThe westbound lanes of I-10 E. are closed at Normandy Street after a person was fatally struck while trying to cross the highway.
Driver seriously injured, vehicle catches fire after crash into pole in The Woodlands
Read full article: Driver seriously injured, vehicle catches fire after crash into pole in The WoodlandsThe Woodlands Fire Department said it happened at the intersection of Sawdust and Woodland Field Crossing. Firefighters were called to the scene at 9:48 p.m. Sunday night.
‘Hit me like a ton of bricks’ Family remembers victim in suspected drunk driving crash in Midtown
Read full article: ‘Hit me like a ton of bricks’ Family remembers victim in suspected drunk driving crash in MidtownThe Harris County Constable Precinct 7 Office will hold a press conference following a high-speed chase that resulted in a deadly crash in Midtown.
2 people were killed after police say a driver sped thru red lights and caused several crashes in Midtown on Saturday
Read full article: 2 people were killed after police say a driver sped thru red lights and caused several crashes in Midtown on SaturdayInvestigators said that deputies attempted to pull the driver of the F-150 over, but they sped off, running multiple red lights, until the driver crashed into a white Lexus that was traveling eastbound.
Major crash between train, 18-wheeler shuts down W. Hardy Road frontage lanes
Read full article: Major crash between train, 18-wheeler shuts down W. Hardy Road frontage lanesA fatal collision occurred early Monday morning on the 20000 block of W. Hardy Road when a train hit an 18-wheeler, as reported by authorities.
2-year-old girl dies after father hits her while backing up truck in NE Houston
Read full article: 2-year-old girl dies after father hits her while backing up truck in NE HoustonDetails are limited at this time, but we are told the incident happened in the 3800 block of Turner Drive, near Tidwell and the Eastex Freeway.
1 killed in crash, another questioned for possible DWI in SW Houston
Read full article: 1 killed in crash, another questioned for possible DWI in SW HoustonAuthorities are investigating a deadly crash in southwest Houston, where one driver is being questioned for possibly driving while intoxicated early Saturday morning.
Bicyclist hospitalized with head injury after getting hit by truck in Pasadena
Read full article: Bicyclist hospitalized with head injury after getting hit by truck in PasadenaThe Pasadena Police Department said they shut down the intersection of W. Harris Avenue and Richey Street while they investigate the crash.
Off-duty Lakeview police officer dies in crash on I-45 feeder road in Dickinson
Read full article: Off-duty Lakeview police officer dies in crash on I-45 feeder road in DickinsonThe sheriff’s office says Officer Larry Blacksmith was off-duty at the time, but was in uniform and was riding his personal motorcycle to work when he was struck by another vehicle.
‘Entirely preventable’: Drone collides with rescue helicopter during Kerr County flood search efforts
Read full article: ‘Entirely preventable’: Drone collides with rescue helicopter during Kerr County flood search effortsA privately operated drone collided with a rescue helicopter in Kerr County during ongoing flood recovery efforts, necessitating an emergency landing and risking the safety of first responders.
2 women injured in jet ski crash at Xtreme Off-Road Park
Read full article: 2 women injured in jet ski crash at Xtreme Off-Road ParkDeputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a jet ski crash at Xtreme Off-Road Park, where two young women, aged around 19 and 21, were found unresponsive.
Multi-vehicle crash with 18-wheeler hauling beer on North Freeway causes temporary total shutdown
Read full article: Multi-vehicle crash with 18-wheeler hauling beer on North Freeway causes temporary total shutdownWhat started out as a major crash resulting in a total freeway shutdown early Thursday morning has ended with the roadway reopened, as Houston police continue to investigate how it all went down.
Motorcyclist seriously hurt after apparent road rage incident in north Houston
Read full article: Motorcyclist seriously hurt after apparent road rage incident in north HoustonInvestigators said a witness saw the motorcyclist and an SUV driver engaged in some kind of road rage incident, where the SUV driver forced the rider off his bike after hitting the overpass and falling a couple of hundred feet from the flyover.
Multiple lanes of Gulf Freeway shutdown after man riding bicycle on highway struck, killed in Webster
Read full article: Multiple lanes of Gulf Freeway shutdown after man riding bicycle on highway struck, killed in WebsterWebster Police confirmed first responders were called to the scene around 6:50 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man who had been riding a bicycle towards traffic on the main lanes of the freeway had been struck.
Driver hospitalized after crossing median, crashing into minivan in NW Harris County
Read full article: Driver hospitalized after crossing median, crashing into minivan in NW Harris CountyA 20-year-old driver was critically injured after his vehicle crossed a median and collided head-on with a minivan in northwest Houston on Antoine Drive.
1 killed, another seriously hurt after crashing into concrete base under Gulf Bank Road exit sign
Read full article: 1 killed, another seriously hurt after crashing into concrete base under Gulf Bank Road exit signA person is dead, and another has been seriously injured after crashing their car early Monday morning into a concrete base under a freeway sign, trapping the two of them inside.
Teen dies after going airborne during crash in west Harris County, landing in bayou
Read full article: Teen dies after going airborne during crash in west Harris County, landing in bayou“Witnesses stated that he did go airborne, and then he ended up on the far side of the bayou,” Lt. R. Berry Jr. with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. “I guess God was with him."
Woman killed during crash after vehicle goes off overpass in northeast Harris County
Read full article: Woman killed during crash after vehicle goes off overpass in northeast Harris CountyHarris County deputies say it happened on Homestead near Winfield Road, where a vehicle went off the overpass, killing a woman.
2 killed after driver crashes into tree, causing it to catch fire
Read full article: 2 killed after driver crashes into tree, causing it to catch fireHouston police said the driver (for unspecified reasons) left the roadway before crashing into a tree in the median, causing it to catch fire and killing both occupants inside.
Family of special needs teacher killed in Liberty County crash speaks after constable’s indictment
Read full article: Family of special needs teacher killed in Liberty County crash speaks after constable’s indictmentA head constable in Liberty County is facing serious charges following a deadly UTV crash.
Crash involving 18-wheeler, truck shuts down all main lanes on I-10 eastbound at San Jacinto River
Read full article: Crash involving 18-wheeler, truck shuts down all main lanes on I-10 eastbound at San Jacinto RiverThe mainlanes on IH-10 East Freeway were closed following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.
Houston police officers injured in crash, beer cans found thrown from truck
Read full article: Houston police officers injured in crash, beer cans found thrown from truckInvestigators say two officers and the truck driver were hospitalized and found beer cans thrown from the truck and onto the street.
Several lanes closed on Northwest Freeway after 18-wheeler crash in HOV lane
Read full article: Several lanes closed on Northwest Freeway after 18-wheeler crash in HOV laneSeveral eastbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed into the concrete barrier in the HOV lane.
1 killed in Wharton County crash involving train, commercial vehicle
Read full article: 1 killed in Wharton County crash involving train, commercial vehicleTexas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a deadly crash involving a train and a commercial motor vehicle on County Road 315 in Wharton County.
Woman hit, killed by car while crossing Eastex Freeway onramp in north Harris County
Read full article: Woman hit, killed by car while crossing Eastex Freeway onramp in north Harris CountyInvestigators say a woman, possibly unhoused, was crossing onto the Eastex Freeway onramp going southbound just before Hopper Road when another driver on the feeder but getting on the onramp hit and killed her.
DWI driver arrested in connection with multi-vehicle crash that claimed baby’s life in Alief
Read full article: DWI driver arrested in connection with multi-vehicle crash that claimed baby’s life in AliefCourt records show Isiah Martinez, 20, was arrested on charges including failure to stop and render aid (involving death) and driving while intoxicated.
Man arrested after running over woman who jumped out of his truck in W. Harris County
Read full article: Man arrested after running over woman who jumped out of his truck in W. Harris CountyA man was arrested Thursday evening after he confessed to running over a woman who jumped out of his truck in west Harris County, but authorities are still trying to piece together how the event unfolded.
Motorcyclist dies after falling from North Freeway interchange onto Pierce Street in Houston
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after falling from North Freeway interchange onto Pierce Street in HoustonA motorcyclist in their 20s died after losing control and being thrown from an interchange ramp connecting the North Freeway to 59 South in Houston.
Man killed while fleeing gunshots during apparent road rage incident
Read full article: Man killed while fleeing gunshots during apparent road rage incidentPreliminary investigations showed the man was arguing with another driver before shots were fired. While he tried to flee, deputies say he crashed into a tree.
12-year-old killed by car after losing control of bicycle, falling into roadway in NE Harris County
Read full article: 12-year-old killed by car after losing control of bicycle, falling into roadway in NE Harris CountyOfficials say a 12-year-old boy was hit and killed by a car after he lost control on a bicycle and fell into the roadway.
19-year-old man killed in 18-wheeler crash on Eastex Freeway in downtown Houston, woman and child hospitalized
Read full article: 19-year-old man killed in 18-wheeler crash on Eastex Freeway in downtown Houston, woman and child hospitalizedAn investigation is underway after a 19-year-old man was killed in an 18-wheeler while a woman and child were inside on the Eastex Freeway in downtown Houston.
Speeding driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway after hitting pole
Read full article: Speeding driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway after hitting poleA man died late Sunday night after authorities say the driver crashed his truck on the North Freeway, causing it to catch fire and trapping him inside.
HPD: Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to scene
Read full article: HPD: Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to sceneA man was killed during a family disturbance in northeast Houston early Saturday morning. While responding to that call, two Houston police officers were injured in a crash when their patrol vehicle was hit and caught fire. A nearby wrecker driver helped pull them to safety. Police say both incidents are connected. The suspect in the stabbing is in custody, while the driver who caused the crash fled the scene.
Multi-vehicle wreck involving HPD officer, 18-wheeler closes US 290 frontage road
Read full article: Multi-vehicle wreck involving HPD officer, 18-wheeler closes US 290 frontage roadAn officer and at least two others were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a black car and 18-wheeler during a traffic stop on the US 290 feeder near Hollister.
Driver killed in fiery crash after refusing to pull over during two separate traffic stops
Read full article: Driver killed in fiery crash after refusing to pull over during two separate traffic stopsHouston police said officers with Memorial Village PD tried pulling over the driver on two separate occasions on the same day, but the second time he ran several lights and crashed into two vehicles before his car caught fire.
Westbound Katy Freeway feeder road reopens after fatal pedestrian crash
Read full article: Westbound Katy Freeway feeder road reopens after fatal pedestrian crashHouston police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on the westbound Katy Freeway feeder road near Wilcrest Drive early Friday morning.
At least 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash, shutting down northbound lanes of I-45 near North Main St.
Read full article: At least 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash, shutting down northbound lanes of I-45 near North Main St.Initial reports from HPD is a total of five cars were involved in the crash, scattered across I-45, so they have shut down all northbound lanes and are diverting traffic off at North Main Street while an investigation is conducted.
Puddle on Katy Freeway causes driver to lose control of vehicle, killing him
Read full article: Puddle on Katy Freeway causes driver to lose control of vehicle, killing himInvestigators said the man had to be extricated from his Dodge Challenger after hitting a puddle of water, causing him to lose control and smash into a tree.
Woman killed after 18-wheeler causes chain reaction crash with other cars on East Freeway
Read full article: Woman killed after 18-wheeler causes chain reaction crash with other cars on East FreewayA multi-vehicle crash on the East Freeway Monday night claimed one woman’s life and sent three other drivers to a hospital.
3-vehicle crash near Pearland Airport involving dump truck sends at least 1 to the hospital
Read full article: 3-vehicle crash near Pearland Airport involving dump truck sends at least 1 to the hospitalInvestigators say a multi-vehicle crash in Brazoria County sent at least one person to the hospital via helicopter.
Train crashes into 18-wheeler near Klein Oak High School
Read full article: Train crashes into 18-wheeler near Klein Oak High SchoolHarris County deputies said the 18-wheeler was not hauling anything when a Union Pacific train hit the big truck near Klein Oak High School early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Man killed after possibly being hit by tow truck in west Houston
Read full article: Man killed after possibly being hit by tow truck in west HoustonAuthorities said they found a man unresponsive in the Westheimer roadway and believe he was hit by a white tow truck; the driver did not stay at the scene, and police said they're actively looking for them.
Highway 146 closed in Baytown after driver runs red light, causes multi-vehicle crash
Read full article: Highway 146 closed in Baytown after driver runs red light, causes multi-vehicle crashBaytown Police say Highway 146 is shutdown at Kilgore Parkway after a multi-vehicle crash caused by a driver running a red light.
Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Mother’s Day
Read full article: Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Mother’s DayA family of five from Houston was killed during an accident while they were driving to the Dallas area for Mother’s Day.
Suspected drunk driver in I-45 crash that killed 3-year-old previously arrested for DWI at least twice: records
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver in I-45 crash that killed 3-year-old previously arrested for DWI at least twice: recordsCourt records showed Donald Carson, 55, had been arrested at least twice (in 2003 and 1993) before he was arrested over the weekend for causing a deadly crash that claimed a 3-year-old's life.
Deputy hospitalized after another driver crashes into his patrol car in west Harris Co.
Read full article: Deputy hospitalized after another driver crashes into his patrol car in west Harris Co.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Greenhouse Road and Hollyhock Drive.
5 members of Houston family killed in weekend crash on I-45 in Leon County
Read full article: 5 members of Houston family killed in weekend crash on I-45 in Leon CountyAccording to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the crash happened at approximately 3:17 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 45 near FM 977.
Woman killed, another man and woman hurt in fatal UTV crash in Liberty County
Read full article: Woman killed, another man and woman hurt in fatal UTV crash in Liberty CountyA woman was killed and another man and woman were hurt after a fatal crash involving a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) in Liberty County.
Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lot
Read full article: Man rams car into other driver’s vehicle for throwing burrito, following him around parking lotConstable deputies said a driver threw a burrito at Arturo Villareal's car after they "exchanged words" and followed him around a Dollar Tree parking lot. That's when investigators say Villareal turned his car around and slammed into the other driver's car.
3-year-old killed in fiery crash caused by suspected drunk driver on I-45 North in Conroe
Read full article: 3-year-old killed in fiery crash caused by suspected drunk driver on I-45 North in ConroeFirefighters did not say how the crash happened but said two vehicles were on fire; one person died and three others were hospitalized—two of them were last said to be in serious condition.
Good Samaritans pull e-bike off Harris Co. deputy after crashing in downtown Houston
Read full article: Good Samaritans pull e-bike off Harris Co. deputy after crashing in downtown HoustonInvestigators said the off-duty cop was on his motorcycle, and a driver cut him off while he was trying to make a left turn at an intersection.
Pedestrian killed in SW Houston, hit-and-run driver flees scene full of witnesses
Read full article: Pedestrian killed in SW Houston, hit-and-run driver flees scene full of witnessesDespite the spotty weather, Houston police do not believe weather played a role and several witnesses said they approached the driver, who stayed briefly after the crash but took off before police arrived.
Deadly hit-and-run crash on US 59 at Beechnut offramp shuts down highway, search underway for driver
Read full article: Deadly hit-and-run crash on US 59 at Beechnut offramp shuts down highway, search underway for driverWitnesses told police a person was walking along the freeway's main lanes, and a driver tried to avoid them while exiting but hit them and did not turn around or try to help.
Two teenagers injured in hit-and-run incident; multiple drivers don’t stop to help
Read full article: Two teenagers injured in hit-and-run incident; multiple drivers don’t stop to helpAccording to investigators, two juveniles were on Airline Drive and Hill Road around 2 a.m. when they were hit by the driver. Investigators said the victims, a boy and a girl, were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Car seen hanging over guardrail after crash near Buffalo Bayou, 1 hospitalized
Read full article: Car seen hanging over guardrail after crash near Buffalo Bayou, 1 hospitalizedIt's unclear how the crash happened, but investigators said at least one person was hospitalized and Allen Parkway's inbound lanes were shut down so they could prevent the car seen hanging over the guardrail from falling.
From ‘crash out’ to cash out: Boba Bird reopens after SUV crashed into shop, closing it for three months
Read full article: From ‘crash out’ to cash out: Boba Bird reopens after SUV crashed into shop, closing it for three monthsJust three months ago, the year came crashing—literally—into Boba Bird when an SUV slammed through the front of the Houston boba shop just before opening time on a Tuesday morning. Now, the boba shop on Blackhawk Boulevard is back open with a new look and the same community spirit.
Man seen ‘crawling on hands and knees’ hit by two cars, shutting down 610 West Loop for hours
Read full article: Man seen ‘crawling on hands and knees’ hit by two cars, shutting down 610 West Loop for hoursTwo separate deadly crashes on the 610 West Loop on Wednesday have caused a major shutdown for drivers in the Beechnut/Braeswood area.
Pedestrian killed, 2 Harris Co. deputies hospitalized after suspected drunk driver hits patrol car blocking crash scene
Read full article: Pedestrian killed, 2 Harris Co. deputies hospitalized after suspected drunk driver hits patrol car blocking crash sceneA pedestrian is dead and two officers were hospitalized overnight Sunday after blocking the crash site in north Harris County where it happened.
Fatal crash involving tanker truck shuts down Westpark Tollway westbound near Highway 6
Read full article: Fatal crash involving tanker truck shuts down Westpark Tollway westbound near Highway 6A fatal crash involving a tanker truck has shut down the westbound lanes of the Westpark Tollway near Highway 6.
At least one killed during 2-vehicle crash in SE Houston, police investigating
Read full article: At least one killed during 2-vehicle crash in SE Houston, police investigatingIt's unclear how the crash unfolded, but Houston police say two vehicles were involved and at least one person died at the scene.
Suspected DWI driver arrested after crashing into woman in Downtown Houston
Read full article: Suspected DWI driver arrested after crashing into woman in Downtown HoustonA man was put in handcuffs Sunday night after police believe he was driving drunk when he hit a woman with his car in Downtown Houston.