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18-wheeler’s ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from Baytown
Read full article: 18-wheeler’s ruptured fuel tank causing delays for drivers coming in from BaytownDrivers coming in from Baytown, headed to downtown, look for a different route as an 18-wheeler crash is causing several shutdowns.
23-year-old motorcyclist dead after crashing into tractor-trailer on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: 23-year-old motorcyclist dead after crashing into tractor-trailer on Southwest FreewayA deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler has closed all lanes of the Southwest Freeway outbound near West Sam Houston Parkway.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by 18-wheeler turning at east Houston intersection
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being hit by 18-wheeler turning at east Houston intersectionA pedestrian is dead after being fatally struck by an 18-wheeler in east Houston Tuesday, the Houston Police Department said.
Young MMA fighter who lost leg after he was struck by vehicle still optimistic following incident
Read full article: Young MMA fighter who lost leg after he was struck by vehicle still optimistic following incidentJeremy Dotson has been training to be a fighter for seven years. On June 12, a traumatic accident sent the MMA athlete to the emergency room, and fighting is what he had to do.
Wrong-way driver struck by 18-wheeler in NW Houston; vehicle falls off freeway
Read full article: Wrong-way driver struck by 18-wheeler in NW Houston; vehicle falls off freewayA woman is in critical condition after her vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler while she was driving the wrong way in northwest Houston Friday, the Houston Police Department said.
IH-10 Katy at Patterson Street back open after jackknifed 18-wheeler blocks roadway
Read full article: IH-10 Katy at Patterson Street back open after jackknifed 18-wheeler blocks roadwayIH-10 Katy eastbound at Patterson Street is back open after a jackknifed 18-wheeler blocked several lanes on Friday, according to TranStar.
Authorities extricate woman from vehicle after crash involving big rig in northeast Houston
Read full article: Authorities extricate woman from vehicle after crash involving big rig in northeast HoustonA woman had to be extricated from a vehicle after a crash involving a big rig in northeast Houston Thursday, the Houston Police Department said.
Multiple crashes affect commutes across Houston area: What drivers should look out for
Read full article: Multiple crashes affect commutes across Houston area: What drivers should look out forA crash involving an 18-wheeler has shut down the 610 South Loop eastbound after Crestmont Wednesday, the Houston Police Department said.
Traffic back to normal after 18-wheeler crash on IH-610 North Loop eastbound at IH-45 North
Read full article: Traffic back to normal after 18-wheeler crash on IH-610 North Loop eastbound at IH-45 NorthA crash involving an 18-wheeler is the cause of traffic delays happening on IH-610 North Loop eastbound at IH-45 North Friday, according to TranStar.
Overturned 18-wheeler possibly leaking battery acid closes several roads in La Porte, OEM says
Read full article: Overturned 18-wheeler possibly leaking battery acid closes several roads in La Porte, OEM saysAn overturned 18-wheeler possibly leaking battery acid has shut down several roads in La Porte Thursday, emergency officials said.
Northbound lanes on North Freeway at I-10 shut down due to lost load from big rig, HPD says
Read full article: Northbound lanes on North Freeway at I-10 shut down due to lost load from big rig, HPD saysA lost load from a big rig has shut down the northbound lanes of the North Freeway at I-10 Friday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Crash involving two 18-wheelers shuts down I-45 southbound at Shepherd Hill near Montgomery County, DPS says
Read full article: Crash involving two 18-wheelers shuts down I-45 southbound at Shepherd Hill near Montgomery County, DPS saysA crash involving two 18-wheelers has shut down I-45 southbound at Shepherd Hill near Montgomery County Monday, the authorities with the Department of Public Safety said.
Northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway near Highway 288 back open after big rig crash, HPD says
Read full article: Northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway near Highway 288 back open after big rig crash, HPD saysAll the northbound lanes on Southwest Freeway near Highway 288 are back open Tuesday after a crash involving a big rig, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
All mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound shut down at Lake Woodlands due to 18-wheeler crash, Transtar says
Read full article: All mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound shut down at Lake Woodlands due to 18-wheeler crash, Transtar saysAll mainlanes on I-45 North Freeway outbound at Lake Woodlands are shut down following an 18-wheeler crash in Montgomery County Tuesday, TranStar reported.
Rollover semi-crash blocking East Freeway inbound and Beltway 8 in east Houston, police say
Read full article: Rollover semi-crash blocking East Freeway inbound and Beltway 8 in east Houston, police sayAn 18-wheeler involved in a rollover crash is blocking the East Freeway inbound and Beltway 8 in east Houston, police said Monday.
18-wheeler carrying 40,000 pounds of pineapples crashes in Montgomery County, authorities say
Read full article: 18-wheeler carrying 40,000 pounds of pineapples crashes in Montgomery County, authorities sayAn 18-wheeler carrying close to 40,000 pounds of pineapples crashed after one of the tires on the truck blew out in Montgomery County Tuesday, authorities said.
Delays underway after 18-wheeler hits bridge on East Freeway and Wayside, authorities say
Read full article: Delays underway after 18-wheeler hits bridge on East Freeway and Wayside, authorities sayDrivers are currently experiencing traffic delays after an 18-wheeler hit a bridge on the East Freeway Wednesday.
18-wheeler hauling fruit overturns, hits tollbooth plaza after driver falls asleep on N. Sam Houston Parkway West: Pct. 4
Read full article: 18-wheeler hauling fruit overturns, hits tollbooth plaza after driver falls asleep on N. Sam Houston Parkway West: Pct. 4A cleanup is underway after an 18-wheeler carrying fruit overturned in north Harris County Sunday, Precinct 4 deputies said.
Overturned 18-wheeler blocks 3 southbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Westpark Drive
Read full article: Overturned 18-wheeler blocks 3 southbound lanes on Southwest Freeway at Westpark DriveAn overturned 18-wheeler caused a closure on the Southwest Freeway at Westpark Drive Friday, according to Transtar.
Woman killed after stolen 18-wheeler hits home during chase in north Harris County, police say
Read full article: Woman killed after stolen 18-wheeler hits home during chase in north Harris County, police sayPolice said a woman is dead after a police chase involving a man that stole a big rig and crashed into a home in north Harris County on Tuesday.
‘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.
Check your route: Driver rescued after 18-wheeler overturns in north Houston, police say
Read full article: Check your route: Driver rescued after 18-wheeler overturns in north Houston, police sayThe driver of an 18-wheeler was rescued after the big rig overturned in north Houston Wednesday, police said.
2 people dead in fiery 18-wheeler crash caused by wrong-way driver in southwest Houston, officials say
Read full article: 2 people dead in fiery 18-wheeler crash caused by wrong-way driver in southwest Houston, officials sayPolice are investigating after a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in southwest Houston Sunday, officers said. Investigators said the crash was caused by a wrong-way driver and two people are dead.
Man killed, 5-year-old boy critically injured after car slams into 18-wheeler in Montgomery County, deputies say
Read full article: Man killed, 5-year-old boy critically injured after car slams into 18-wheeler in Montgomery County, deputies sayA man is dead and a 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after the car they were in slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler in Montgomery County Wednesday, deputies said.
18-wheeler crashes into Pappas Bar-B-Q Restaurant in The Woodlands
Read full article: 18-wheeler crashes into Pappas Bar-B-Q Restaurant in The WoodlandsTHE WOODLANDS, Texas – First responders are calling this wreck a miracle after an 18-wheeler crossed several lanes of traffic and crashed into a restaurant Tuesday. Firefighters with Montgomery County said the crash happened at a Pappas Bar-B-Q Restaurant off the North Freeway near Woodson Road in The Woodlands around 7 p.m. According to authorities, a vehicle hit the truck’s trailer, causing it to lose control. It then crossed four lanes on the feeder road and hit a restaurant, first responders said. Firefighters said both drivers suffered minor injuries and employees were inside the restaurant at the time but none of them were hurt.