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Residents evacuate after deadly crash causes gas leak in NE Houston

A high-speed car crash in the 5000 block of Hartwick early this morning resulted in one fatality and a gas leak. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

A man has died after a high-speed crash early Friday morning in northeast Houston, resulting in a gas leak and prompting safety precautions for nearby residents.

The car accident happened in the 5000 block of Hartwick at 1:50 a.m.

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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported that the male driver, traveling westbound at a high rate of speed, struck a cable vehicle before leaving the roadway. The car then collided with a mailbox, a power pole, and a gas main in a second crash.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The gas main was damaged, causing a leak that has prompted safety precautions. CenterPoint Energy is working to secure the leak, and residents are advised to remain indoors until it is fixed.

Some residents evacuated due to the strong smell of gas, with assistance from the HCSO.

CenterPoint said it’s safe now for neighbors to return to their normal activities.

“Our trained and qualified employees worked to address the leak as safely and quickly as possible, turning off the natural gas at this location until the customer can work with a licensed plumber to make repairs,” Logan Anderson with CenterPoint told KPRC 2.

“Once repairs have been completed, CenterPoint crews will safely return natural gas service to the customer. In the meantime, neighbors can safely return to their normal activities.”


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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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