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2 dead after League City crash involving wrong-way driver on I-45

Two people died after a crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 45 on Saturday in League City, Texas, according to police. (KPRC)

LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Two people died after a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 45 on Saturday in League City, Texas, according to police.

League City police was called to the scene after two vehicles crashed on I-45 southbound at FM 646 around 3:21 a.m.

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Officers said a Toyota sedan had been going the wrong way on the highway and crashed with a Volkswagen sedan. The Toyota then became engulfed in flames, but the fire was contained.

There was a woman driving the Toyota, and a man was a passenger. The man died at the scene, and the woman was taken to a local hospital.

The driver of the Volkswagen also died. The victims’ names have not been released.

All southbound lanes of I-45 are closed at FM 646. Drivers should avoid the area.


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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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