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Person ran over several times along I-10 freeway in Houston’s Fifth Ward, body strewn across multiple lanes
Read full article: Person ran over several times along I-10 freeway in Houston’s Fifth Ward, body strewn across multiple lanesThe crash scene was so graphic and their injuries were so severe, that Houston PD said he could not even determine if the person killed was a man or woman.
Passenger killed after driver loses control of car, flips into water in Channelview
Read full article: Passenger killed after driver loses control of car, flips into water in ChannelviewDeputies said the driver pulled his passenger out of the car after the crash and did not appear intoxicated. He also passed field sobriety tests.
Robbery suspect fleeing deputy hit by vehicle on East Freeway in Harris County
Read full article: Robbery suspect fleeing deputy hit by vehicle on East Freeway in Harris CountyAuthorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man who robbed a woman outside a bank has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while running from a deputy.
‘I’m wanted:’ Father arrested for abandoning children in north Houston crash that left 5 hospitalized
Read full article: ‘I’m wanted:’ Father arrested for abandoning children in north Houston crash that left 5 hospitalizedFive people including four children were taken to a hospital after a major crash in North Houston Tuesday.
‘They left my son there to die’: Mother seeks justice for son killed in hit-and-run accident on FM 1960
Read full article: ‘They left my son there to die’: Mother seeks justice for son killed in hit-and-run accident on FM 1960Tyler Hessong, 32, was walking along FM 1960 West near State Highway 249 at around 8 p.m. when he was struck and left to die.
Trial for suspected drunken driver in Galveston golf cart crash underway
Read full article: Trial for suspected drunken driver in Galveston golf cart crash underwayThe trial for Miguel Espinoza, the suspected drunk driver accused of hitting and killing a family of four in a golf cart nearly three years ago, is underway.
10-year-old, mother killed in wrong-way crash on I-45 S and Memorial Dr.
Read full article: 10-year-old, mother killed in wrong-way crash on I-45 S and Memorial Dr.A total of three cars were involved. Two people, a 10-year-old girl and her 33-year-old mother have died in the crash. Five other people were injured including the accused driver behind this major crash.
A driver is in the hospital after leading authorities on a chase that spanned multiple jurisdictions, ending in a crash.
Read full article: A driver is in the hospital after leading authorities on a chase that spanned multiple jurisdictions, ending in a crash.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the driver refused to pull over during the pursuit and ultimately crashed into a light pole near Little York and the Hardy Toll Road.
Pedestrian possibly chased onto East Freeway before getting hit by several cars
Read full article: Pedestrian possibly chased onto East Freeway before getting hit by several carsWitnesses told police a group of other men may have chased the pedestrian onto the freeway where they were hit by several vehicles.
9 children hospitalized after accident involving Fort Bend ISD school bus, SUV
Read full article: 9 children hospitalized after accident involving Fort Bend ISD school bus, SUVNine children were taken to a hospital after a Fort Bend ISD school bus was hit in a minor collision with an SUV Monday morning.
Houston Police are investigating a fatal auto pedestrian crash in West Houston
Read full article: Houston Police are investigating a fatal auto pedestrian crash in West HoustonAccording to Houston Police, a pedestrian was crossing Richmond Avenue near Fountain View drive when they were struck by a car.
I-45 southbound reopens after deadly 2-vehicle crash
Read full article: I-45 southbound reopens after deadly 2-vehicle crashA major crash with injuries has closed all southbound lanes of I-45 at Sawdust Road. Traffic is currently being rerouted at the Rayford/Sawdust Exit, and drivers are advised to avoid the area to prevent delays.
A car crash into a fire hydrant caused street flooding and closures, according to HPD
Read full article: A car crash into a fire hydrant caused street flooding and closures, according to HPDAccording to Houston Police, at 3 a.m. On Saturday a car crashed into a fire hydrant at Hillcroft Avenue and Holly Street. Officers shut down Hillcroft in both directions because of flooding caused by the hydrant.
Memorial sign installed near Deer Park crash site to raise drunk driving awareness
Read full article: Memorial sign installed near Deer Park crash site to raise drunk driving awarenessThe Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has installed a commemorative sign near the site of a fatal crash on SH-225 Eastbound, where Mya Sinceno-Martinez was killed by an impaired driver on September 21, 2024.
Houston man arrested, accused of murdering man who crashed car after being stabbed
Read full article: Houston man arrested, accused of murdering man who crashed car after being stabbedCharges have been filed against a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man found at 3900 Maggie Street earlier this week.
3-year-old in critical condition after being hit by vehicle at E. Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: 3-year-old in critical condition after being hit by vehicle at E. Harris County apartment complexThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at a complex at 4822 E. Sam Houston Pkwy, near Woodforest Blvd.
Driver found stabbed to death in SE Houston, crashed car in ditch
Read full article: Driver found stabbed to death in SE Houston, crashed car in ditchAuthorities are trying to piece together what happened in the moments before a driver was stabbed and later found inside his crashed-out vehicle in a ditch.
Three Houston Firefighters are recovering after their fire engine was hit by a suspected drunk driver
Read full article: Three Houston Firefighters are recovering after their fire engine was hit by a suspected drunk driverInvestigators said a suspected drunk driver crashed into the back of the vehicle. All three of the firefighters were inside of the fire engine at the time of the crash, according to investigators
Southside Houston home destroyed after speeding driver crashes SUV through home
Read full article: Southside Houston home destroyed after speeding driver crashes SUV through homeInvestigators said the driver ripped through the side of the house and was found trapped inside his crashed-out SUV in the backyard.
Driver hospitalized after train crashes into car in SE Houston
Read full article: Driver hospitalized after train crashes into car in SE HoustonThe northbound lanes of Galveston Road have been closed off from traffic; drivers are asked to avoid the area or find an alternate route as they work to investigate and clean up the wreckage.
Overturned dump truck blocks westbound service road of Northwest Freeway at Jones Road in Jersey Village
Read full article: Overturned dump truck blocks westbound service road of Northwest Freeway at Jones Road in Jersey VillageAn overturned dump truck has blocked the westbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway service road in Jersey Village.
Driver killed in fiery crash after chase with Houston police
Read full article: Driver killed in fiery crash after chase with Houston policeInvestigators said they spotted a stolen car and tried to turn the driver over, but he decided to speed off before losing control and crashing into a tree. The vehicle then caught fire, killing the driver.
‘My family is stuck in 2024:’ Daughter of hit-and-run victim pleads for public’s help
Read full article: ‘My family is stuck in 2024:’ Daughter of hit-and-run victim pleads for public’s helpMonths after Lilia Vazquez Nunez was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in west Houston, investigators and Crime Stoppers are asking the public to help identify the driver responsible.
Speeding SUV driver killed after crashing into 18-wheeler on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Speeding SUV driver killed after crashing into 18-wheeler on Katy FreewayInvestigators said the driver was speeding with their hazards on when their vehicle left the roadway and hit a barrier before crashing into the 18-wheeler.
Lanes blocked on eastbound Sam Houston Tollway at Greenspoint Drive after 4-vehicle crash
Read full article: Lanes blocked on eastbound Sam Houston Tollway at Greenspoint Drive after 4-vehicle crashAccording to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office, the crash is in the eastbound lanes of the Tollway at Greenspoint Drive.
Person taken by Life Flight after truck crashes into pole in Baytown
Read full article: Person taken by Life Flight after truck crashes into pole in BaytownA truck crashed into a pole on E. Wallisville Road in Baytown, causing significant damage. The incident prompted a Life Flight response to transport at least one individual for medical treatment.
Memorial vandalized honoring father killed by loose tire from box truck in west Houston
Read full article: Memorial vandalized honoring father killed by loose tire from box truck in west Houston“Our family is grieving so very much over our nephew’s death and to have now this is like another stab wound to the heart," Clayton Vaughn's relatives told KPRC 2 in an email.
15-year-old shot, detained with 3 others during robbery spree in west Houston
Read full article: 15-year-old shot, detained with 3 others during robbery spree in west HoustonInvestigators said the 15-year-old flagged down responding police after she was shot when witnesses told officers she and another teenage girl tried to rob a street vendor.
18-wheeler crash blocking several lanes on 610 North Loop Freeway
Read full article: 18-wheeler crash blocking several lanes on 610 North Loop FreewayAlong with heavy rain and thunder creating an inconvenience to our Wednesday morning, if you’re headed toward 610 North Loop, you might want to look at an alternative route.
At least 1 killed during wrong-way crash with drunk driver in north Houston, roadway closed
Read full article: At least 1 killed during wrong-way crash with drunk driver in north Houston, roadway closedInvestigators are looking into what led up to a deadly crash when a driver was going the wrong way, resulting in a multi-vehicle accident and the roadway shutting down.
Woman shot to death outside west Houston gas station, killer at large
Read full article: Woman shot to death outside west Houston gas station, killer at largeIt's unclear what led up to the shooting, but police said a man and woman were sitting inside the car when at some point, the man got out and shot the woman, still inside, several times.
‘He hit my client’: Man waiting to get tattoo hospitalized after car crashes into building in W. Houston
Read full article: ‘He hit my client’: Man waiting to get tattoo hospitalized after car crashes into building in W. HoustonHouston Police say a 22-year-old man who was waiting to get a tattoo at a tattoo parlor in the Galleria area was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into the building.
29 students, bus driver treated after driving through area near sulfur dioxide leak after crash in San Jacinto County
Read full article: 29 students, bus driver treated after driving through area near sulfur dioxide leak after crash in San Jacinto CountyDPS troopers have been going door-to-door encouraging residents near the site of a fatal crash in San Jacinto County to leave after sulfur dioxide leaked from the chemical tanker.
Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE Houston
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE HoustonA woman was taken to the hospital after police say she was hit by an HPD vehicle while she was crossing the street Thursday.
Woman shot in the back during multi-vehicle crash in Texas City, gunman at large
Read full article: Woman shot in the back during multi-vehicle crash in Texas City, gunman at largeInvestigators said the driver was in a black Cadillac last seen going north on I-45 N and are asking anyone who might have information on what happened to come forward.
Black ice creates dangerous, messy commute for Houston drivers back on the streets
Read full article: Black ice creates dangerous, messy commute for Houston drivers back on the streetsAfter extreme winter weather conditions put the city on hold, Houston drivers back on the roads still experienced major traffic setbacks due to freezing road conditions known as black ice.
Suspected drunk driver charged after fatal crash kills construction worker in SW Houston
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver charged after fatal crash kills construction worker in SW HoustonA person was killed and another injured in a crash Thursday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Driver questioned after hitting pedestrian with car on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Driver questioned after hitting pedestrian with car on Southwest FreewayThe pedestrian died at the scene and police said the driver stayed at the scene and was questioned, but it’s unclear if they will face any charges.
Over 40 Tomball ISD students onboard during crash in Cypress, no injuries reported
Read full article: Over 40 Tomball ISD students onboard during crash in Cypress, no injuries reportedA major crash involving a school bus filled with students and an SUV occurred at the intersection of Boudreaux Road and Autumn Bend Drive in Cypress.
3 teens killed in crash during police chase in Spring were Klein ISD students
Read full article: 3 teens killed in crash during police chase in Spring were Klein ISD studentsThree teenagers, Christopher Granados, Justin Cruz, and Alexander Romero, lost their lives in a high-speed police chase and crash in northwest Harris County on January 2.
1 dead, another hospitalized after crash in west Houston, causing total highway closure
Read full article: 1 dead, another hospitalized after crash in west Houston, causing total highway closureSouthwest Freeway and Shepherd were closed as a result of a deadly crash, where one person was actually found on a sidewalk below the freeway.
‘Starting the New Year with a bang’: SUV crashes into Houston boba shop moments before opening
Read full article: ‘Starting the New Year with a bang’: SUV crashes into Houston boba shop moments before openingJust before opening, an SUV crashed into Boba Bird, a boba shop near Hobby Airport. The elderly couple in the vehicle escaped without injuries, and the shop is temporarily closed as owners work on cleanup.
3 killed, 3 injured during chase with Harris County deputies in stolen vehicle
Read full article: 3 killed, 3 injured during chase with Harris County deputies in stolen vehicleSheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash happened shortly after a chase after the driver in the suspected stolen vehicle refused to stop. It appears six people were in the car when it happened.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Heavy truck on its side blocking northbound lanes of I-45 N
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Heavy truck on its side blocking northbound lanes of I-45 NPolice have not shared details on what led up to the crash or what the 18-wheeler was hauling, but there is a shipping container on its side.
‘God was in my mind’: Father loses leg after getting pinned between vehicles during attempted tow in Katy
Read full article: ‘God was in my mind’: Father loses leg after getting pinned between vehicles during attempted tow in Katy“I’m just so grateful that I’m still here and I consider myself lucky and blessed."
Multiple detainees injured after ICE bus involved in crash near Victoria
Read full article: Multiple detainees injured after ICE bus involved in crash near VictoriaThe Victoria County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call about the crash at 7:30 a.m. Friday. The crash happened in the 4400 block of US 77.
1 person killed in crash involving METRO bus on Westpark Tollway
Read full article: 1 person killed in crash involving METRO bus on Westpark TollwayIt's unclear what led up to the crash, but officials said it happened on Westpark Tollway near Westheimer Place causing the tollway to be shut down while authorities investigated.
Kehlani shares how taking risks earned Grammy noms while balancing mental health during activism
Read full article: Kehlani shares how taking risks earned Grammy noms while balancing mental health during activismWhile recording “Crash,” Kehlani faced a career-defining decision: Stick with the familiar R&B sound that helped build their name, or risk it all to showcase their full artistic range.
‘It’s like losing a friend’: Horse euthanized, rider injured in hit-and-run in Pearland
Read full article: ‘It’s like losing a friend’: Horse euthanized, rider injured in hit-and-run in PearlandAuthorities in Pearland are searching for the driver of a white sedan involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in the euthanization of a horse and injuries to its rider on O’Day Road.
1 killed in Atascocita multi-vehicle crash as 2 cars veer into ditch
Read full article: 1 killed in Atascocita multi-vehicle crash as 2 cars veer into ditchOne person has died in a three-vehicle crash in Atascocita, as confirmed by the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The accident occurred in the 1100 block of Atascocita, with deputies actively investigating the scene.
Wrong-way crash on I-45 near Quitman kills 2, lanes reopen after morning delays
Read full article: Wrong-way crash on I-45 near Quitman kills 2, lanes reopen after morning delaysA fatal two-car crash occurred early Thursday morning on I-45 South near the White Oak Drive exit, according to the Houston Police Department.
Woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Westpark Drive in SW Houston
Read full article: Woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Westpark Drive in SW HoustonHouston police are investigating a fatal crash that resulted in the death of a juvenile on Friday morning at the 9200 block of Westpark Drive near Fondren Road.
This is why federal officials said a plane hit 3 cars at a Victoria intersection
Read full article: This is why federal officials said a plane hit 3 cars at a Victoria intersectionAccording to the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft ran out of fuel and was forced to make an emergency landing. All five people involved in the crash survived, police said.
‘It could have been much worse’: Eyewitness recounts near-miss after plane hits 3 cars in Victoria intersection
Read full article: ‘It could have been much worse’: Eyewitness recounts near-miss after plane hits 3 cars in Victoria intersectionEyewitness Tony Poynor recounts a near-miss as a Piper PA-34 Seneca hit 3 cars.
Driver killed, another critically injured in cement truck rollover on Beltway 8
Read full article: Driver killed, another critically injured in cement truck rollover on Beltway 8A deadly crash involving a cement truck that fell off Beltway 8 onto the feeder road below has left one dead and another seriously injured, according to authorities.
Residents call for more safety measures after student walking to school killed by train in SE Houston
Read full article: Residents call for more safety measures after student walking to school killed by train in SE HoustonA student died Monday after being hit by a train in southeast Houston. Residents and parents who live nearby tell KPRC 2 it’s not uncommon for students to cross the train tracks despite it being dangerous.
Restaurant sued, accused of overserving alcohol in 2023 crash that killed 7 in downtown Houston
Read full article: Restaurant sued, accused of overserving alcohol in 2023 crash that killed 7 in downtown HoustonA Houston restaurant is facing a lawsuit, accused of serving alcohol in excess to the driver found to be at-fault in a deadly 2023 crash in downtown.
Cleanup underway after train rear-end collision derails 7 cars in east Harris County
Read full article: Cleanup underway after train rear-end collision derails 7 cars in east Harris CountyEmergency personnel are at the scene where two trains struck each other in the Highlands-area of east Harris County.
Two in critical condition after propane truck slams into stopped traffic near Cleveland
Read full article: Two in critical condition after propane truck slams into stopped traffic near ClevelandA crash involving two 18-wheelers, one carrying propane, has completely shut down Texas 321 near Cleveland.
Woman hit, killed by car in north Houston after stepping out into roadway during apparent argument
Read full article: Woman hit, killed by car in north Houston after stepping out into roadway during apparent argumentHouston police said the roadway was dark, and the driver remained at the scene to call 911.
Family of 7-year-old girl killed in crash by alleged drunken driver appears in court to face suspect
Read full article: Family of 7-year-old girl killed in crash by alleged drunken driver appears in court to face suspectA suspected drunken driver involved in a crash that killed a 7-year-old girl in northwest Harris County has been arrested, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office.
HPD officer who hit and killed woman in front of her kids returns to duty despite crash being under investigation
Read full article: HPD officer who hit and killed woman in front of her kids returns to duty despite crash being under investigationThe Houston Police Department has released video showing the moment a mother of four was struck and killed by a police cruiser in front of her children.
Suspected drunken driver involved in crash that killed 7-year-old girl in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Suspected drunken driver involved in crash that killed 7-year-old girl in northwest Harris CountyA suspected drunken driver involved in a crash that killed a 7-year-old girl in northwest Harris County has been arrested, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office.