HOUSTON – The driver of an 18-wheeler has died after driving off SH-99 at Cypress Rosehill Friday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies responded to reports of a big rig involved in a crash, located in the 17400 block of SH-99.
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According to HCSO, the 18-wheeler drove off the eastbound main lanes and landed on the underpass off 99. The driver was later confirmed dead by deputies.
Authorities have not said what caused the victim to drive off the roadway.
Hazmat crews assisted with diesel clean-up. The truck was towed away from the scene.
TxDOT assessed any possible damage to a guardrail and wall that were hit during the crash. Deputies said the work should be completed soon.
Traffic appeared to be back to normal in the area.
Last night, @HCSOTexas units responded to a fatal crash at 17549 SH-99. Crash involved a single 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler drove off the e/b main lanes off 99, landing in the underpass off 99 @ Cypress Rosehill. The driver was confirmed deceased. Hazmat crews
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 21, 2023
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