WEATHER ALERT
TRAFFIC ALERT: All westbound lanes of I-10 Katy Freeway closed at Hogan St. after fatal incident
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: All westbound lanes of I-10 Katy Freeway closed at Hogan St. after fatal incidentAll westbound lanes of I-10 Katy Freeway at Hogan St. are closed following a fatal incident where a man reportedly jumped from an overpass and landed on a vehicle.
Woman arrested after allegedly killing man changing tire on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Woman arrested after allegedly killing man changing tire on Katy FreewayA Houston woman, Maggie Anne Louise Weber, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after allegedly killing Lee Rodgers, who was changing a tire on the Katy Freeway.
Who killed Cody Johnson? Family desperate for answers after no leads in road rage shooting
Read full article: Who killed Cody Johnson? Family desperate for answers after no leads in road rage shootingThe family of Cody Johnson is pleading for answers after the 19-year-old son was killed in a road rage incident last month on the Katy Freeway.
Driver killed in Katy Fwy crash, passenger seen limping away from scene
Read full article: Driver killed in Katy Fwy crash, passenger seen limping away from sceneBased on preliminary evidence, police said the driver was not wearing their seatbelt and died upon impact after he went flying through the windshield.
19-year-old on the way to pick up girlfriend shot, killed in possible road rage shooting along Katy Freeway
Read full article: 19-year-old on the way to pick up girlfriend shot, killed in possible road rage shooting along Katy FreewayLaw enforcement and family members have identified a teenager who was shot and killed as he drove to pick up his girlfriend Friday night.
Multiple lanes blocked on Katy Freeway after truck hits bridge, loses load
Read full article: Multiple lanes blocked on Katy Freeway after truck hits bridge, loses loadMultiple planes have been blocked across IH-10 Katy Freeway at Houston Ave. after a truck hitting the bridge and losing its load across the road.
Investigation underway after man killed on Katy Freeway by driver who ‘showed signs of intoxication’
Read full article: Investigation underway after man killed on Katy Freeway by driver who ‘showed signs of intoxication’Houston authorities are investigating a crash on the Katy Freeway involving a possibly impaired driver that left one man dead.
Man arrested following murder charge of Houston attorney at McDonald’s
Read full article: Man arrested following murder charge of Houston attorney at McDonald’sA man has been arrested after being charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a McDonald’s off the Katy Freeway that left an attorney dead last week.
Suspect identified, wanted in connection to murder of attorney at Houston McDonald’s
Read full article: Suspect identified, wanted in connection to murder of attorney at Houston McDonald’sA man is now wanted after being charged with murder following a deadly shooting off of the Katy Freeway last week.
HPD officer, 2 other drivers hospitalized after BMW swerves, crashes into patrol car on Katy Freeway
Read full article: HPD officer, 2 other drivers hospitalized after BMW swerves, crashes into patrol car on Katy FreewayThe officer reportedly had a gash to the back of his head and was bleeding, so was rushed to the hospital.
Man charged in deadly Katy Freeway crash that killed motorcyclist showed signs of impairment
Read full article: Man charged in deadly Katy Freeway crash that killed motorcyclist showed signs of impairmentA man has been arrested and charged in a fatal crash which led to the death of the driver of a motorcycle on the Katy Freeway Monday.
Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: Houston road conditions: Icy roadways drivers should look out for amid freezing temperaturesAs temperatures continue to drop in the Houston area Monday, drivers are urged to use caution as officials are now reporting ice on several roadways in the area.
CHECK YOUR TICKET!💸 $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Katy; Powerball Jackpot grows to over $700 million
Read full article: CHECK YOUR TICKET!💸 $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Katy; Powerball Jackpot grows to over $700 millionThe Powerball Jackpot continues to grow to more than $700 million and there is one lucky person who bought a ticket in Katy.
Suspected drunken teen driver charged after fatally running over homeless woman sleeping under Katy Freeway bridge
Read full article: Suspected drunken teen driver charged after fatally running over homeless woman sleeping under Katy Freeway bridgeA homeless man is dead after he was fatally struck by a vehicle in northwest Houston on Friday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
Woman accused of driving intoxicated on Katy Freeway with unrestrained infant in car
Read full article: Woman accused of driving intoxicated on Katy Freeway with unrestrained infant in carA woman has been arrested, accused of driving intoxicated with her unrestrained infant in the car on the Katy Freeway in west Houston.
Loose spool snarls traffic, closes 2 inbound lanes on Katy Freeway at Houston Avenue
Read full article: Loose spool snarls traffic, closes 2 inbound lanes on Katy Freeway at Houston AvenueTwo lanes were closed on the Katy Freeway at Houston Avenue after a truck lost its load Thursday afternoon, according to TxDOT Houston.
Man arrested after allegedly placing woman’s body in U-Haul had another woman recently die from overdose at his home
Read full article: Man arrested after allegedly placing woman’s body in U-Haul had another woman recently die from overdose at his homeAn arrest has been made in connection with the body of a woman which was found in the back of a U-Haul truck in June.
Human skeletal remains found in wooded area near Katy Freeway
Read full article: Human skeletal remains found in wooded area near Katy FreewayDeputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after human skeletal remains were reportedly found in a wooded area near the Katy Freeway Tuesday afternoon.
Motorcyclist dies after allegedly speeding on Katy Freeway, crashing into back of truck
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after allegedly speeding on Katy Freeway, crashing into back of truckA motorcyclist died after allegedly traveling at high speed and crashing into the back of a truck on Wednesday on the Katy Freeway near the Heights area.
Major crash on Katy Freeway leaves 1 motorcyclist dead, 3 others hurt
Read full article: Major crash on Katy Freeway leaves 1 motorcyclist dead, 3 others hurtDeputies with Harris County Pct. 5 Constable’s Office were investigating a major crash that left one motorcycle rider dead and several others hurt late Wednesday.
Overturned heavy truck snarls traffic on Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller County
Read full article: Overturned heavy truck snarls traffic on Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller CountyAn overturned 18-wheeler has closed several eastbound lanes of the Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller County Friday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.
Two people, including firefighter, taken to hospital after crash involving ambulance in W. Houston
Read full article: Two people, including firefighter, taken to hospital after crash involving ambulance in W. HoustonHouston police said two people, including a firefighter, were taken to the hospital after a crash involving an ambulance in west Houston.
Family identifies 21-year-old father killed after vehicle struck by loose box truck tire on I-10 in W. Houston
Read full article: Family identifies 21-year-old father killed after vehicle struck by loose box truck tire on I-10 in W. HoustonA 21-year-old father was killed when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by a loose tire from a box truck Thursday, Harris County Pct. 5 Constable’s Office said.
Suspected drunken driver charged after fatally striking man while filling his gas tank on side of highway, police say
Read full article: Suspected drunken driver charged after fatally striking man while filling his gas tank on side of highway, police sayA man who police said was filling his gas tank on the side of the highway was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver on I-10 Katy Freeway early Saturday.
Man filling gas tank on side of highway dies after being struck by suspected drunk driver on I-10 Katy Freeway, police say
Read full article: Man filling gas tank on side of highway dies after being struck by suspected drunk driver on I-10 Katy Freeway, police sayA man who police said was filling his gas tank on the side of the highway was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver on I-10 Katy Freeway early Saturday.
Father arrested, charged after 4-year-old shot at home in Katy, authorities say
Read full article: Father arrested, charged after 4-year-old shot at home in Katy, authorities sayA father has been arrested and charged after his 4-year-old son was shot at a Katy home and rushed to a west Houston hospital Thursday night, deputies with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said.
Recognize him? Suspect caught on surveillance video using victim’s credit card after robbery near Katy Freeway, police say
Read full article: Recognize him? Suspect caught on surveillance video using victim’s credit card after robbery near Katy Freeway, police sayA man is now wanted after police say he robbed a victim at gunpoint near the Katy Freeway.
WORLD SERIES MERCH: Here’s what stores in Houston are now open to sell Astros merchandise after winning the Series
Read full article: WORLD SERIES MERCH: Here’s what stores in Houston are now open to sell Astros merchandise after winning the SeriesThe Houston Astros have won the World Series and fans are ready to grab the latest gear.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-10 Katy Freeway westbound near Fry Road closes several lanes due to 3-vehicle crash, police say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: I-10 Katy Freeway westbound near Fry Road closes several lanes due to 3-vehicle crash, police sayA 3-vehicle crash has several lanes blocked on I-10 Katy Freeway westbound near Fry Road Friday morning, according to Houston Police
Police searching for driver who caused deadly hit-and-run crash on Katy Freeway last month
Read full article: Police searching for driver who caused deadly hit-and-run crash on Katy Freeway last monthThe Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers need the public’s help finding the person responsible for a deadly hit-and-run crash on the Katy Freeway.
‘Very scary situation’: 2 off-duty HCSO deputies critically hurt in major crash on I-10 Katy Freeway near Beltway 8, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Very scary situation’: 2 off-duty HCSO deputies critically hurt in major crash on I-10 Katy Freeway near Beltway 8, sheriff saysTwo off-duty deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office were hurt in a major crash on Sunday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
2 lanes reopened on Katy Freeway inbound at Cane Island Parkway after concrete truck overturns, TxDOT says
Read full article: 2 lanes reopened on Katy Freeway inbound at Cane Island Parkway after concrete truck overturns, TxDOT saysTwo of the Katy Freeway inbound lanes at Cane Island Parkway in Fort Bend County have reopened Tuesday following a hazmat spill, according to TxDOT.
1 dead after vehicle engulfs in flames in 4-vehicle crash involving 18-wheeler on Katy Freeway near Washington Avenue
Read full article: 1 dead after vehicle engulfs in flames in 4-vehicle crash involving 18-wheeler on Katy Freeway near Washington AvenueOne person is dead after a vehicle was engulfed in flames in a 4-vehicle crash that involved an 18-wheeler on I-10 Katy Freeway early Monday.
Wrong-way driver causes deadly head-on collision on Katy Freeway at West Loop, HPD says
Read full article: Wrong-way driver causes deadly head-on collision on Katy Freeway at West Loop, HPD saysMultiple lanes on the Katy Freeway at West Loop have reopened after a deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
TxDOT planning to raise Katy Freeway near White Oak Bayou
Read full article: TxDOT planning to raise Katy Freeway near White Oak BayouTens of thousands of drivers use the Katy Freeway everyday, and during major weather events like Harvey, we saw water from White Oak Bayou spill into the main lanes and flood I-10.
All lanes blocked on Katy Freeway eastbound at Silber after deadly crash involving motorcyclist, police say
Read full article: All lanes blocked on Katy Freeway eastbound at Silber after deadly crash involving motorcyclist, police sayAll lanes on Katy Freeway eastbound near Silber are closed following a deadly crash involving a motorcyclist Thursday, authorities said.
Pedestrian hit, killed by suspected intoxicated driver near Katy Freeway, HCSO says
Read full article: Pedestrian hit, killed by suspected intoxicated driver near Katy Freeway, HCSO saysA pedestrian was allegedly hit and killed by a driver who authorities believe was under the influence near the Katy Freeway early Sunday morning.
Bicyclist struck, killed while riding on Katy Freeway mainlanes near Beltway 8, police say
Read full article: Bicyclist struck, killed while riding on Katy Freeway mainlanes near Beltway 8, police sayA bicyclist was struck and killed while riding on the Katy Freeway mainlanes near Beltway 8, according to Houston police.
Caught on camera: 2 women snatch victim’s purse from Walmart in Katy, goes shopping with credit cards
Read full article: Caught on camera: 2 women snatch victim’s purse from Walmart in Katy, goes shopping with credit cardsThe victim, a 65-year-old woman, was shopping at a Walmart at S. Fry Road and the Katy Freeway on June 13.
1 person ejected during major crash on Katy Freeway at Mason; Traffic jam reported
Read full article: 1 person ejected during major crash on Katy Freeway at Mason; Traffic jam reportedOfficials with the Houston Police Department say that at least one person was ejected in a major crash on the Katy Freeway.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Truck strikes Houston Ave. bridge, loses load on I-10 Katy Freeway
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Truck strikes Houston Ave. bridge, loses load on I-10 Katy FreewayRepairs are underway after a tractor-trailer truck struck a bridge while losing its load on I-10 Katy Freeway Monday morning.
Houston’s biggest road projects: The West Loop/Southwest Freeway Interchange rebuild
Read full article: Houston’s biggest road projects: The West Loop/Southwest Freeway Interchange rebuildIn 2019, the West Loop between the Katy Freeway and the Southwest Freeway was named the most congested highway segment in the state of Texas, and now in the country, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The ongoing intricate, mega-sized project to rebuild the West Loop/Southwest Freeway interchange is aimed to help alleviate some of that congestion while also improving safety along this stretch of road.
Suspected drunk driver to be charged in deadly crash near Washington Corridor, police say
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver to be charged in deadly crash near Washington Corridor, police sayA suspected drunk driver accused of causing a deadly crash near the Washington Corridor Friday is expected to face charges, police said.
Sugar Land man wanted for road rage shooting on Katy Freeway service road, court docs say
Read full article: Sugar Land man wanted for road rage shooting on Katy Freeway service road, court docs sayA Sugar Land man is wanted for a March 19 road rage shooting on the Katy Freeway service road, according to court records.
Traffic underway on Katy Freeway after bridge strike involving 18-wheeler, Pct. 4 says
Read full article: Traffic underway on Katy Freeway after bridge strike involving 18-wheeler, Pct. 4 saysAn 18-wheeler lost its load after crashing into the Houston Avenue Bridge Thursday, deputies with Precinct 4 said.
Freeway now open after fatal motorcycle crash had shut down I-10 Katy Freeway inbound near Mason Road
Read full article: Freeway now open after fatal motorcycle crash had shut down I-10 Katy Freeway inbound near Mason RoadThe freeway is now open at I-10 Katy Freeway inbound near Mason Road after an earlier shutdown due to a fatal crash involving a large box truck and a motorcycle.
Spools cause major backup on Katy Freeway at Houston Avenue after truck loses load
Read full article: Spools cause major backup on Katy Freeway at Houston Avenue after truck loses loadTwo spools caused a major headache for drivers during rush hour on the Katy Freeway after a truck lost its load when it struck a bridge, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man shot during apparent road rage incident in NW Houston, police say; Suspect still at large
Read full article: Man shot during apparent road rage incident in NW Houston, police say; Suspect still at largeA man was shot during an apparent road rage incident Wednesday afternoon in northwest Houston, according to police.
Suspect out on bond accidentally shoots self during robbery attempt on Katy Freeway, police say
Read full article: Suspect out on bond accidentally shoots self during robbery attempt on Katy Freeway, police sayAn armed man was shot by his own gun while attempting to rob a driver on the Katy Freeway Wednesday.
Lanes blocked on I-10 Katy Freeway eastbound at Park Ten after 2-vehicle crash, police say
Read full article: Lanes blocked on I-10 Katy Freeway eastbound at Park Ten after 2-vehicle crash, police sayA two-vehicle major crash on I-10 Katy Freeway eastbound at Park Ten is causing three lanes to be blocked, police said.
Woman struck, killed in fatal crash involving intoxicated driver on Katy Freeway, police say
Read full article: Woman struck, killed in fatal crash involving intoxicated driver on Katy Freeway, police sayHouston police are investigating a fatal crash after a woman was struck and killed by a driver who police said was intoxicated.
‘Can’t believe that I walked away’: 18-wheeler crash causes shutdown on Katy Freeway
Read full article: ‘Can’t believe that I walked away’: 18-wheeler crash causes shutdown on Katy FreewayPolice said the right lane and center lanes of Katy Freeway inbound at Patterson are shut down for several hours following an 18-wheeler crash Tuesday morning.
Suspect dies following chase with HCSO deputies on Katy Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: Suspect dies following chase with HCSO deputies on Katy Freeway, HPD saysHouston police are responding to a scene Thursday on the Katy Freeway after authorities said a chase with Harris County deputies ended with a person shot – possibly in a self-inflicted fashion.
Off-duty officer, worker injured in hit-and-run on Katy Freeway near Highway 6, authorities say
Read full article: Off-duty officer, worker injured in hit-and-run on Katy Freeway near Highway 6, authorities sayAn investigation is underway after an off-duty Patton Village police officer and worker were injured in a hit-and-run on Katy Freeway near Highway 6 Sunday, authorities said.
Family of Miguel Vasquez hoping for justice, closure after he was killed at Dave and Buster’s on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Family of Miguel Vasquez hoping for justice, closure after he was killed at Dave and Buster’s on Katy FreewayMiguel Vasquez was a husband, father, brother, uncle, son and friend that was taken too soon.
Police release sketch of suspect wanted for shooting a man to death in front of his daughter at Dave and Buster’s
Read full article: Police release sketch of suspect wanted for shooting a man to death in front of his daughter at Dave and Buster’sHouston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting at Dave and Buster’s.
Man dies after being shot in front of daughter at Dave and Buster’s on Katy Freeway, police say
Read full article: Man dies after being shot in front of daughter at Dave and Buster’s on Katy Freeway, police sayHouston police said they are investigating after a father was shot in front of his daughter Sunday by his car at a Dave and Buster’s on Katy Freeway.
Man believes he was set up after 5 French bulldogs were stolen from him in west Houston
Read full article: Man believes he was set up after 5 French bulldogs were stolen from him in west HoustonHOUSTON – A man believes he was set up after five of his French Bulldog puppies were stolen from him on Houston’s west side. Days after checking into the hotel, Nij said he was held up at gunpoint and robbed of his puppies. He thinks back to last Friday when a man came up to him with his son to inquire about buying French Bulldog puppies. If you go and look at five or six in the afternoon, they’re all walking their dogs outside,” Nij said. “What’s also bad is every night the puppies’ mother cries and wines, I’d imagine it’s because she misses her puppies,” Nij said.
Driver killed in 3-vehicle crash near Buc-ee’s on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Driver killed in 3-vehicle crash near Buc-ee’s on Katy FreewayLights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. HOUSTON – A truck driver was killed in a three-vehicle crash near Buc-ee’s on the Katy Freeway Friday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Safety. Officials said the tanker truck was on fire and forced multiple lanes of the freeway to be closed. The crash happened on I-10 westbound at Cane Island Parkway in Fort Bend County. Katy Police Department and DPS are working the scene.
HCSO: 15-year-old female shot in possible road rage shooting near Katy Freeway
Read full article: HCSO: 15-year-old female shot in possible road rage shooting near Katy FreewayLights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. HOUSTON – Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible road rage shooting in west Harris County. The incident occurred at Katy Freeway near Greenhouse Road. Officials said an unknown person shot at another vehicle, striking a 15-year-old female passenger in the arm. The teen is in stable condition but will require surgery.
HPD: Officer-involved shooting stems from suspected road rage incident off-duty officer witnessed on Katy Freeway
Read full article: HPD: Officer-involved shooting stems from suspected road rage incident off-duty officer witnessed on Katy FreewayHOUSTON – An officer-involved shooting overnight stemmed from a suspected road rage incident an officer witnessed on the Katy Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department. As he was driving outbound on I-10, east of Fry Road, he witnessed a suspected road rage incident occur. Someone in the suspect vehicle began firing at the officer and the officer returned gunfire. Using the suspect information provided by the off-duty officer, units soon after located a suspect vehicle and detained its occupants. The officer’s vehicle, the suspect vehicle and several other vehicles were struck by gunfire during the incident.
Firefighters respond to massive 3-alarm fire at apartment construction site in Katy area
Read full article: Firefighters respond to massive 3-alarm fire at apartment construction site in Katy areaKATY, Texas – Firefighters responded to a massive three-alarm fire at an apartment building in Katy Wednesday. Officials said the blaze broke out around 6:33 a.m. at San Tierra Apartments located on Partnership Way and Texas 99. A large structure fire at Partnership Way and Texas 99 will have a big impact on area traffic. Some small grass fires sparked by the apartment blaze, officials said. Full Screen 1 / 15 Firefighters respond to a massive fire at an apartment construction site in Katy on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.
Houston Traffic Volumes: Is traffic back to normal since the pandemic started?
Read full article: Houston Traffic Volumes: Is traffic back to normal since the pandemic started?Houston Transtar estimates 10 to 15% lower, to be exact, area-wide when comparing August 2019 to 2020. However, weekday afternoon peak numbers are seeing an uptick. Houston Transtar even says volumes are pretty much in line with what we saw in 2019. This same stretch of roadway, Katy Freeway at Voss, afternoon volumes were only down 2% in the afternoon compared to last year. Overall, when it comes to vehicle traffic volumes, the impacts of the pandemic are still being felt.
Man found with stolen mail during traffic stop in Harris County
Read full article: Man found with stolen mail during traffic stop in Harris CountyA traffic stop turned up stolen mail in west Harris County. Deputies said they found papers, letters and other documents in the trunk of the vehicle. The stop happened at a Metro Park and Ride near Katy Freeway and the Grand Parkway, according to Harris County Sheriffs Office. US Postal inspectors have started a federal investigation. Deputies say the driver was charged with DWI.
Prosecutor: Bottle of liquor found in pocket of man charged in wreck that killed Houston healthcare worker
Read full article: Prosecutor: Bottle of liquor found in pocket of man charged in wreck that killed Houston healthcare workerHOUSTON – The man accused of causing a fatal wreck on the Katy Freeway service road over the weekend faced a judge for the first time on Monday. Police said Amy Shypailo, 29, was killed Sunday when Freeman ran a red light and broadsided her car at the intersection of the Katy Freeway service road and Gessner. Teare said Shypailo was on her way to Memorial-Hermann Hospital in Memorial City, where she worked as a speech pathologist. Teare said Freeman told officers he had a fight with his girlfriend and was just driving around. She was an undergraduate Texas Longhorn before completing her graduate degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Houston.
Man suspected of drunk driving kills woman in crash on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Man suspected of drunk driving kills woman in crash on Katy FreewayHOUSTON – Investigators believe a man was intoxicated at the time of a deadly crash on the Katy Freeway frontage road at Gessner Road on Sunday morning. “This defendant was just incredibly selfish and a woman is dead because of it,” Teare said. The woman was traveling southbound on Gessner Road at the time. We are in the process right now of obtaining a search warrant and getting that blood,” Teare said. Teare said the man is 33-years-old and facing a charge of intoxication manslaughter.
The cheapest apartments for rent in Washington Avenue Coalition, Houston
Read full article: The cheapest apartments for rent in Washington Avenue Coalition, Houston4400 Memorial DrivePhoto: ZumperPhoto: ZumperThis one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 4400 Memorial Drive, is listed for $1,025/month for its 837 square feet. Photo: ZumperHere's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 401 S. Heights Blvd., which is going for $1,100/month. 7105 Old Katy RoadPhoto: ZumperCheck out this 617-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 7105 Old Katy Road, listed at $1,160/month. 2425 Katy FreewayPhoto: ZumperPhoto: ZumperAnd here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2425 Katy Freeway, which is going for $1,178/month. Additionally, if youre an agent or a broker, read on for real estate marketing ideas to promote your local listing.
Deputy constable injured in crash on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Deputy constable injured in crash on Katy FreewayHOUSTON A deputy constable from Harris County Precinct 5 was injured Wednesday in a crash on the Katy Freeway. The crash was reported about 3:30 a.m. on the westbound side of Interstate 10 at North Post Oak Road. Authorities said the deputy was in a cruiser when the vehicle was hit from behind by another vehicle. The deputy suffered a back injury and was hospitalized. The cause of the crash is under investigation.