Man hit, killed by train after lying on tracks in northwest Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Man hit, killed by train after lying on tracks in northwest Houston, HPD saysA man was killed after being struck by a train early Saturday morning in northwest Houston. Police said the man was lying on the tracks and did not move despite the conductor sounding the horn and attempting to stop.
FedEx truck overturns on Sam Houston beltway at Fallbrook
Read full article: FedEx truck overturns on Sam Houston beltway at FallbrookA FedEx truck overturned early Wednesday on the southbound lanes of the West Sam Houston Tollway near Fallbrook Drive, causing significant traffic delays during the morning commute.
Houston Police investigating deadly hit-and-run involving man in wheelchair in Sunnyside
Read full article: Houston Police investigating deadly hit-and-run involving man in wheelchair in SunnysideHouston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a man in a wheelchair that occurred Friday night on Reed Road in Sunnyside.
1 dead, 3 hurt after rollover crash in Pearland toll lane on Highway 288
Read full article: 1 dead, 3 hurt after rollover crash in Pearland toll lane on Highway 288A rollover crash occurred early Thursday in the HOV lane of southbound Highway 288 near Hughes Ranch Road in Pearland, resulting in one death and two injuries.
Pasadena police officer, 2 others taken to hospitals after chain-reaction crash on SH 225 during traffic stop
Read full article: Pasadena police officer, 2 others taken to hospitals after chain-reaction crash on SH 225 during traffic stopA Pasadena police officer and two others were hospitalized after a chain-reaction crash on State Highway 225 during a traffic stop.
Driver killed after vehicle rolls over, hits tree in Spring, HCSO says
Read full article: Driver killed after vehicle rolls over, hits tree in Spring, HCSO saysA man in his 20s was killed early Sunday after his speeding Tesla left the roadway, rolled several times, and struck a tree in Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
Detectives arrest Porter man in deadly hit-and-run crash on U.S. 59
Read full article: Detectives arrest Porter man in deadly hit-and-run crash on U.S. 59Montgomery County sheriffās investigators arrested Jeremy Michael Buckner, 35, of Porter, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 59.
Driver dies after single-vehicle crash in Southeast Houston
Read full article: Driver dies after single-vehicle crash in Southeast HoustonA 30-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash Friday night in Southeast Houston after his westbound Nissan Rogue hit a puddle and struck a curb on East Orem Drive, police said.
5-vehicle crash on Gulf Freeway causing major delays, Harris County deputies responding
Read full article: 5-vehicle crash on Gulf Freeway causing major delays, Harris County deputies respondingA five-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway between Cullen Street and Scott Street is causing major traffic delays Sunday afternoon.
HPD officer struck while on foot on Katy Freeway, expected to be OK
Read full article: HPD officer struck while on foot on Katy Freeway, expected to be OKAn HPD officer was struck and pinned between two vehicles while on foot during a crash on the westbound Katy Freeway at Beltway 8 early Sunday morning.
Passenger killed in west Houston crash at Gessner and Centrepark, HPD says
Read full article: Passenger killed in west Houston crash at Gessner and Centrepark, HPD saysA two-vehicle crash occurred early Saturday at Gessner Road and Centrepark Drive in west Houston, resulting in the death of a female passenger.
Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle in Southwest Houston apartment complex parking lot
Read full article: Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle in Southwest Houston apartment complex parking lotA 1-year-old child died after being struck by a security guard's vehicle in a Southwest Houston apartment complex parking lot.
Off-duty deputy constable killed in crash on I-10 in Chambers County, authorities say
Read full article: Off-duty deputy constable killed in crash on I-10 in Chambers County, authorities sayA major crash has shut down all eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Winnie, according to the Chambers County Sheriffās Office.
Pedestrian sitting on curb struck and killed in Southeast Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Pedestrian sitting on curb struck and killed in Southeast Houston, HPD saysA pedestrian was killed in a late-night crash on the 5400 block of Selinsky Road in Southeast Houston, according to Houston police. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. Friday when a vehicle struck the pedestrian, who was sitting on the curb in a poorly lit area.
Driver killed after high-speed Cadillac hits two 18-wheelers in northeast Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Driver killed after high-speed Cadillac hits two 18-wheelers in northeast Houston, HPD saysA red Cadillac CTS, reportedly speeding, collided with two 18-wheelers late Friday night in northeast Houston. The car first went underneath one truck as it was exiting a private drive, resulting in severe damage, then struck a second 18-wheeler before stopping.
Wanted fugitive arrested after motorcycle chase ends in crash at Bush airport terminal
Read full article: Wanted fugitive arrested after motorcycle chase ends in crash at Bush airport terminalA wanted fugitive, Michael Vandeberghe, led Montgomery County deputies on a motorcycle chase that ended in a crash at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Gunshot, then a crash: man found dead in front yard in north Houston
Read full article: Gunshot, then a crash: man found dead in front yard in north HoustonHouston police are investigating a fatal incident in the 8700 block of Wheatley Street where a man in his early 20s was found dead after a gunshot and crash were reported around 4 a.m. Saturday.
2 drivers killed in head-on crash on SH 99 in Montgomery County, DPS says
Read full article: 2 drivers killed in head-on crash on SH 99 in Montgomery County, DPS saysTwo drivers were killed in a head-on crash Saturday afternoon along State Highway 99 in Montgomery County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Jackknifed 18-wheeler causes delays on Eastex Freeway near East Aldine
Read full article: Jackknifed 18-wheeler causes delays on Eastex Freeway near East AldineA jackknifed 18-wheeler is causing major delays on the Eastex Freeway northbound at Lauder Road near Aldine, according to the Harris County Sheriffās Office.
āIt didnāt have to happenā: Red-light runner flees deputy in Cypress, ends in fiery crash that kills 2
Read full article: āIt didnāt have to happenā: Red-light runner flees deputy in Cypress, ends in fiery crash that kills 2Deputies say a driver ran a red light in northwest Harris County, prompting a deputy's pursuit late Saturday night. The vehicle sped away, turned off its lights, and eventually crashed into a wooded area, where it caught fire.
Pedestrian pushing cart struck, killed in Cloverleaf area hit-and-run
Read full article: Pedestrian pushing cart struck, killed in Cloverleaf area hit-and-runA man in his late 40s to early 50s was struck and killed by a white vehicle while pushing a cart on Manor Street in east Harris County early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Splendora police investigate deadly Highway 59 crash that killed pedestrian in dark roadway
Read full article: Splendora police investigate deadly Highway 59 crash that killed pedestrian in dark roadwaySplendora Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning at U.S. Highway 59 and Brice Lane, where a vehicle struck and killed an adult man in an unlit area.
Downtown Houston collision overturns HPD K-9 unit en route to pursuit
Read full article: Downtown Houston collision overturns HPD K-9 unit en route to pursuitA Houston police K-9 officer responding to a pursuit was injured in a downtown collision after another vehicle struck the patrol unit, causing it to flip and roll nearly a block.
TxDOT, UIL launch statewide āSaved by the Beltā challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashes
Read full article: TxDOT, UIL launch statewide āSaved by the Beltā challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashesTxDOT and the UIL are calling on Texas teens to take the āSaved by the Beltā pledge after 132 unbuckled young people died in crashes in 2024.
āIām wanted:ā Father arrested for abandoning children in north Houston crash that left 5 hospitalized
Read full article: āIām wanted:ā Father arrested for abandoning children in north Houston crash that left 5 hospitalizedFive people including four children were taken to a hospital after a major crash in North Houston Tuesday.
āGiven me purposeā: Woman creates āTrees of Angelsā to honor drunk driving victims
Read full article: āGiven me purposeā: Woman creates āTrees of Angelsā to honor drunk driving victimsMindy Red adorns 10 Christmas trees on her front lawn. She isnāt messing with decorations but instead fixing pictures of drunk driving victims.
2 dead in 11-vehicle crash involving motorcyclist on I-45 North Freeway and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County: DPS
Read full article: 2 dead in 11-vehicle crash involving motorcyclist on I-45 North Freeway and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County: DPSAn investigation is underway after a multi-vehicle crash where two people died on IH-45 and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County Tuesday, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
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Take a first look at the new technology being used to detect wrong-way drivers around Houston
Read full article: Take a first look at the new technology being used to detect wrong-way drivers around HoustonHouston highways will soon get a little bit safer. KPRC 2 traffic expert Anavid Reyes got a first look at the new wrong-way driver detection system that will be going in at 16 new locations by the end of 2021.