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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.
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.