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East Freeway closed for hours after motorcyclist hits SUV, killed by hit-and-run driver
Read full article: East Freeway closed for hours after motorcyclist hits SUV, killed by hit-and-run driverA motorcyclist is dead and police are looking into what happened after preliminary evidence showed he was hit by a car before he was run over by a semi-truck.
Driver killed in Sugar Land after hitting pole, two trees causing car to split in half
Read full article: Driver killed in Sugar Land after hitting pole, two trees causing car to split in halfInvestigators said the driver hit a light pole and two trees, causing the vehicle to split in half due to the impact and throw the driver from the car.
Communications tower involved in Houston helicopter crash had recently been sold
Read full article: Communications tower involved in Houston helicopter crash had recently been soldThe communications tower that went down in Sunday night’s fiery Houston helicopter crash was initially built in 1987, Federal Communications Commission records show.
Wrong-way driver killed, another hospitalized after head-on collision in SE Houston
Read full article: Wrong-way driver killed, another hospitalized after head-on collision in SE HoustonA head-on collision in southeast Houston late Thursday night claimed one driver’s life and sent another to the hospital.
$5,000 reward offered to find hit-and-run driver in Houston teen’s death
Read full article: $5,000 reward offered to find hit-and-run driver in Houston teen’s deathPolice are seeking assistance in identifying a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed 19-year-old Yeriel Rodriguez Mercado.
Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed man in NW Houston
Read full article: Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed man in NW HoustonWitnesses tell police they saw a man on the ground (it's unclear what caused him to be in the line of moving traffic) but that's when a driver ran over the pedestrian, killing him and continued driving.
Harris County criminal court judge Frank Aguilar killed in crash on Houston’s south side, sources confirm
Read full article: Harris County criminal court judge Frank Aguilar killed in crash on Houston’s south side, sources confirmHarris County Criminal Court Judge Frank Aguilar died Sunday afternoon after his vehicle struck a pole near Holly Hall.
Charred vehicle with driver inside on Katy Fwy feeder leaves behind little clues for Houston police
Read full article: Charred vehicle with driver inside on Katy Fwy feeder leaves behind little clues for Houston policeHouston police say it's unclear what led up to the crash and due to how badly the car was burned, they're unable to make out who the driver is.
Driver killed, thrown from truck after suspected alcohol-related crash in Cypress
Read full article: Driver killed, thrown from truck after suspected alcohol-related crash in CypressInvestigators said the driver lost control of his vehicle (possibly because of alcohol) and was airlifted to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
All main lanes closed on Eastex Fwy NB after person dies in heavy truck crash | Watch KPRC 2+ Now for alternate routes
Read full article: All main lanes closed on Eastex Fwy NB after person dies in heavy truck crash | Watch KPRC 2+ Now for alternate routesA person has died after a heavy truck crash on the Eastex Freeway Friday morning.
Man crashes into fence a couple miles away from where he was shot in east Houston
Read full article: Man crashes into fence a couple miles away from where he was shot in east HoustonInvestigators say at least 15 shots were fired at the original crime scene and several shell casings were recovered. A little more than 2 miles away, a man hit a fence and was found shot to death inside his crashed-out car.
Suspected drunk driver killed following 2-vehicle crash with family of 5 in Humble
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver killed following 2-vehicle crash with family of 5 in HumbleInvestigators say a driver, possibly impaired, hit an Uber driver giving a ride to a family of 5 sending all of them to the hospital, except the suspected drunk driver, who died at the scene.
Uber driver killed after hit by own car while checking vehicle on east Houston freeway
Read full article: Uber driver killed after hit by own car while checking vehicle on east Houston freewayInvestigators say the driver was with a passenger, checking to see if he had hit something on the freeway's shoulder when a driver in another vehicle crashed into the back of his car, killing him.
At least 1 dead following multi-vehicle crash on I-45 N, causing shutdowns on main lanes
Read full article: At least 1 dead following multi-vehicle crash on I-45 N, causing shutdowns on main lanesAt least one person has died following a crash on I-45 N causing a major shutdown on the main lanes, Houston police say
Driver hits, kills pedestrian on Bissonnet, continued driving for several blocks before calling 911
Read full article: Driver hits, kills pedestrian on Bissonnet, continued driving for several blocks before calling 911Authorities say the driver did not show signs of intoxication but could face charges for failing to stop and render aid after hitting a pedestrian and driving several blocks before calling the police.
10-year-old boy riding bike killed by hit-and-run driver in West Harris County
Read full article: 10-year-old boy riding bike killed by hit-and-run driver in West Harris CountyDetectives say the hit-and-run driver dragged the little boy's bike for a short period and his bike was found half a mile away from the crash site.
Man killed, 2 children hospitalized after deadly crash in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man killed, 2 children hospitalized after deadly crash in Montgomery CountyAuthorities identified the driver, Reginald James House, and said he died at the scene. Two little girls, 5 and 7 years old, respectively were passengers in the car and were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Driver killed after truck hits power pole, slamming into NE Houston church
Read full article: Driver killed after truck hits power pole, slamming into NE Houston churchInvestigators say the driver was speeding in and out of traffic before crashing into a brick mailbox, hitting a power pole, and slammed into a church. CenterPoint Energy was called to restore power to homes and businesses in the surrounding area.
‘A cop killed him’: Family shares emotional response after mother, son were killed by Missouri City PD officer
Read full article: ‘A cop killed him’: Family shares emotional response after mother, son were killed by Missouri City PD officer"My mother will never see me walk across the stage, after working so hard to get my freaking doctorate. She will never get to see me," one of the daughters said.
3-year-old ejected from vehicle after driver hits power line in east Houston
Read full article: 3-year-old ejected from vehicle after driver hits power line in east HoustonIt’s unclear if the child was wearing a seatbelt, or in a car seat, neither is the relationship between the driver and the 3-year-old.
Driver found dead from gunshot after crashing into gas pumps in SW Houston
Read full article: Driver found dead from gunshot after crashing into gas pumps in SW HoustonAuthorities are piecing together what led to a driver’s death in southwest Houston after he crashed his car into gas pumps but was later discovered to have fatal gunshot wounds.
Driver killed after car split in half, caught fire during crash near downtown Houston
Read full article: Driver killed after car split in half, caught fire during crash near downtown HoustonInvestigators say the driver was speeding when she crashed sideways into a tree on Memorial, splitting her car in half before it caught on fire.
Woman killed in wrong-way crash on Eastex Freeway after police pursuit of stolen vehicle
Read full article: Woman killed in wrong-way crash on Eastex Freeway after police pursuit of stolen vehicleA woman is now dead after the driver of a stolen vehicle reportedly fled from police and crashed while driving the wrong way down a highway Wednesday evening.
2 dead, rideshare driver and passenger injured in head-on collision on SH-249 at Breen in NW Harris County
Read full article: 2 dead, rideshare driver and passenger injured in head-on collision on SH-249 at Breen in NW Harris CountyTwo people are dead and a child has been injured following a crash on SH-249 in northwest Harris County Thursday morning.
What is a ‘frontover’ crash? Here are some tips for parents to prevent accidentally hitting small, unnoticeable children
Read full article: What is a ‘frontover’ crash? Here are some tips for parents to prevent accidentally hitting small, unnoticeable childrenFrontover deaths of children have grown significantly over the past decade as vehicle designs have changed and large trucks and SUVs have grown in popularity, according to one organization.
Alleged drunken driver charged after crashing into family’s front yard before breaking into home to get help in crash
Read full article: Alleged drunken driver charged after crashing into family’s front yard before breaking into home to get help in crashInvestigators are working two separate incidents that took place and the same location around the same time in northwest Harris County.
Mother seeks answers after someone ruined her son’s memorial by stealing his helmet from scene of deadly crash
Read full article: Mother seeks answers after someone ruined her son’s memorial by stealing his helmet from scene of deadly crashA family is searching for answers after a thief stole from a memorial set up to honor their loved one’s life.Jayson Mumme died last month in a motorcycle crash on Dixie Farm Road at Hastings Friendswood Drive in Pearland on Nov. 6.
Repeat drunk driver gets 50 years for killing 2 Galveston teens in crash hours after being released from custody for DWI
Read full article: Repeat drunk driver gets 50 years for killing 2 Galveston teens in crash hours after being released from custody for DWIA repeat drunk driver has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing two Galveston teens in a crash in 2022, Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady announced Monday.
Recognize this vehicle? Driver sought in hit-and-run crash that killed man riding bike near downtown Houston
Read full article: Recognize this vehicle? Driver sought in hit-and-run crash that killed man riding bike near downtown HoustonThe Houston Police Department has released surveillance video of a vehicle sought in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man who was riding a bike in north Houston.
Wrong-way driver charged after fatally striking man in crash, blaming GPS
Read full article: Wrong-way driver charged after fatally striking man in crash, blaming GPSA wrong-way driver who blamed her GPS after hitting and killing a man in the Heights Thursday has been charged in the crash, the Houston Police Department announced Monday.
Innocent teen motorcyclist ID’d after police chase crash in north Houston ends in his death
Read full article: Innocent teen motorcyclist ID’d after police chase crash in north Houston ends in his deathThe innocent 19-year-old motorcyclist who was hit and killed Monday morning after a police chase led to a crash in north Houston has been identified as Andres Saldana Sorto.
19-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by driver of stolen car during police chase in north Houston
Read full article: 19-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by driver of stolen car during police chase in north HoustonA motorcyclist was killed Monday morning after a police chase led to a crash in north Houston.
Driver leading HCSO deputies on pursuit killed in crash in north Houston: What we know
Read full article: Driver leading HCSO deputies on pursuit killed in crash in north Houston: What we knowA driver was killed in a crash after leading Harris County sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit Monday, authorities said.
Deer Park HS student killed in crash caused by alleged intoxicated driver; suspect previously convicted for DWI
Read full article: Deer Park HS student killed in crash caused by alleged intoxicated driver; suspect previously convicted for DWIA Deer Park High School student was killed in a crash involving an intoxicated driver Tuesday, the Deer Park Police Department said.
Here’s how loved ones plan to honor former UH players, woman killed in tragic downtown Houston crash
Read full article: Here’s how loved ones plan to honor former UH players, woman killed in tragic downtown Houston crashFamilies have released information about the memorials for Lauren Holliday and former NFL player D.J. Hayden, who died in a fatal crash along with four other people on Nov. 11.
All 6 victims identified in downtown crash that killed 3 former UH football players: What police say happened
Read full article: All 6 victims identified in downtown crash that killed 3 former UH football players: What police say happenedThe Houston Police Department has released the identities of all six people who were killed in a crash in downtown Houston Saturday, including three former University of Houston football players.
3-year-old killed, 5 other kids injured after argument between married couple led to crash near downtown Houston
Read full article: 3-year-old killed, 5 other kids injured after argument between married couple led to crash near downtown HoustonA 3-year-old was killed overnight Sunday after an argument between two adults led to a deadly crash near downtown.
Suspect arrested, charged with intoxication manslaughter in crash that killed man in north Houston
Read full article: Suspect arrested, charged with intoxication manslaughter in crash that killed man in north HoustonCharges have been filed against a suspect who caused a crash that killed a man in north Houston Sunday, the Houston Police Department said.
21-year-old woman killed after car crash causes fireworks to spark in trunk overnight
Read full article: 21-year-old woman killed after car crash causes fireworks to spark in trunk overnightA woman was killed overnight after police said her car crashed into a tree and caught on fire after fireworks that were in the trunk went off in southwest Houston.
Deadly crash shuts down Mason Road near Creech Elementary School in both directions
Read full article: Deadly crash shuts down Mason Road near Creech Elementary School in both directionsFort Bend County Precinct 1 deputies are investigating a deadly crash near Creech Elementary School located in the Cinco Ranch area Thursday morning.
DPS says Galveston police sergeant involved in fatal crash of UTMB lab worker didn’t have police lights on
Read full article: DPS says Galveston police sergeant involved in fatal crash of UTMB lab worker didn’t have police lights onThe Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly crash involving a Galveston police sergeant.
Alleged car thief, passenger charged following crash that killed HPD sergeant’s mother
Read full article: Alleged car thief, passenger charged following crash that killed HPD sergeant’s motherA suspect has been charged in a crash that killed the mother of a Houston Police Department sergeant in southeast Houston Thursday, authorities said.
‘In a state of shock’: Woman killed in car crash involving stolen vehicle identified as HPD sergeant’s mother
Read full article: ‘In a state of shock’: Woman killed in car crash involving stolen vehicle identified as HPD sergeant’s motherAn innocent bystander who was killed in a crash after police tried to stop car theft suspects in southeast Houston was the mother of a sergeant with the Houston Police Department, authorities confirmed.
Driver arrested for allegedly causing fatal crash where passenger was ejected in west Houston, fleeing scene
Read full article: Driver arrested for allegedly causing fatal crash where passenger was ejected in west Houston, fleeing sceneA man was arrested and charged after a man was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash in west Houston, the Houston Police Department said.
Nonprofit speaks about importance of wearing a seat belt after man charged with murder in crash that killed son
Read full article: Nonprofit speaks about importance of wearing a seat belt after man charged with murder in crash that killed sonA man charged with felony murder is in the Harris County jail on a $1,000,000 bond.
Woman hit, killed by driver who veered off road, pinning her between house and vehicle
Read full article: Woman hit, killed by driver who veered off road, pinning her between house and vehicleA woman has been pronounced dead after she was reportedly hit by a vehicle in northwest Harris County Sunday night.
$250K bond set for man accused of fleeing after causing major crash that left infant, man dead in north Harris County
Read full article: $250K bond set for man accused of fleeing after causing major crash that left infant, man dead in north Harris CountyA suspect accused of causing a crash that killed a man and baby in north Harris County Saturday has surrendered himself to authorities, Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
15 dead, 36 injured in Mexico bus crash, most apparently Venezuelan migrants
Read full article: 15 dead, 36 injured in Mexico bus crash, most apparently Venezuelan migrantsA bus carrying mostly Venezuelan migrants crashed into a freight truck Tuesday in central Mexico, killing at least 15 people and injuring 36, local authorities said.
Infant dies after hit-and-run crash in north Harris County; suspected driver wanted
Read full article: Infant dies after hit-and-run crash in north Harris County; suspected driver wantedDeputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a suspect accused of causing a crash that killed a man and baby Saturday.
Father charged with shooting and killing driver who allegedly hit and killed 17-year-old son
Read full article: Father charged with shooting and killing driver who allegedly hit and killed 17-year-old sonA North Carolina man is facing a second-degree murder charge after shooting and killing a driver who struck and killed his son early Monday, authorities said.
Suspected intoxicated driver charged after hitting, killing man who was changing tire on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Suspected intoxicated driver charged after hitting, killing man who was changing tire on Southwest FreewayA suspect accused of driving while intoxicated was arrested after hitting and killing a man on the Southwest Freeway Sunday, the Houston Police Department said.
Police searching for driver who fatally struck woman while she was changing her tire on Interstate 10
Read full article: Police searching for driver who fatally struck woman while she was changing her tire on Interstate 10Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for fatally striking a woman while she was changing her tire earlier this month.
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.
Woman, unborn child killed in crash involving alligator near Corpus Christi
Read full article: Woman, unborn child killed in crash involving alligator near Corpus ChristiA woman and her unborn child are dead after a crash involving an alligator in Refugio County near Corpus Christi Sunday, reports said.
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.
Accused drunken driver in crash that killed toddler in Baytown faces murder charges
Read full article: Accused drunken driver in crash that killed toddler in Baytown faces murder chargesA man is accused of driving while intoxicated in a single-vehicle crash that killed a toddler in Baytown Sunday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Houston man sentenced to 22 years for DWI crash that killed 6-year-old stepdaughter
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 22 years for DWI crash that killed 6-year-old stepdaughterA Houston man was sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his 6-year-old stepdaughter in a 2021 crash where he was driving while intoxicated, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
2 injured after chase ends in crash on Westheimer; bicyclist killed in separate crash nearby
Read full article: 2 injured after chase ends in crash on Westheimer; bicyclist killed in separate crash nearbyTwo people were transported to the hospital after a high-speed chase that resulted in a crash in west Houston Tuesday, authorities said.
Parents of man killed by suspected drunk driver while out on date in Montrose add 4 bars, suspect’s husband to lawsuit
Read full article: Parents of man killed by suspected drunk driver while out on date in Montrose add 4 bars, suspect’s husband to lawsuitThe parents of a man who was killed in an auto-pedestrian crash last month are now suing four bars and the alleged at-fault drunk driver’s husband, a petition from law firm Kherkher Garcia, LLP said.
Driver arrested for DWI after fatally striking 2 men, injuring woman in N. Harris County: HCSO
Read full article: Driver arrested for DWI after fatally striking 2 men, injuring woman in N. Harris County: HCSOA 43-year-old man has been arrested for driving while intoxicated after fatally striking two men and injuring a woman while they were walking on a roadway in north Harris County Friday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Husband of bride killed in wedding night crash says he’s feeling ‘just as good as I can’ after tragedy
Read full article: Husband of bride killed in wedding night crash says he’s feeling ‘just as good as I can’ after tragedyThe husband of the woman who was struck and killed in a crash on the couple’s wedding night in South Carolina has said he is feeling “just as good as I can” after the April tragedy that left him seriously injured.
Man hit, killed by Pct. 4 deputy after running across feeder road near Beltway 8 North: Authorities
Read full article: Man hit, killed by Pct. 4 deputy after running across feeder road near Beltway 8 North: AuthoritiesA man was hit and killed by a Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable after running across the feeder road near Beltway 8 North eastbound at Hardy Toll Road Tuesday, authorities said.
Porsche driver accused of fatally striking pedestrian violates bond weeks after charged with intoxication manslaughter
Read full article: Porsche driver accused of fatally striking pedestrian violates bond weeks after charged with intoxication manslaughterThe woman accused of hitting and killing a man who was walking on a sidewalk in Montrose has apparently already violated her bond, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s Office.
Man believed to be homeless struck, killed by rideshare driver in downtown Houston
Read full article: Man believed to be homeless struck, killed by rideshare driver in downtown HoustonA man was hit and killed by a rideshare driver who was traveling with a passenger near downtown Tuesday, the Houston Police Department said.
Family of 33-year-old man killed after being hit by speeding Porsche while out on first date sues vehicle’s owner
Read full article: Family of 33-year-old man killed after being hit by speeding Porsche while out on first date sues vehicle’s ownerThe family of a 33-year-old man who was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident last month is now suing the alleged drunk driver they believe is responsible for the deadly crash.
Suspect admits to drinking alcohol, taking pills before crash that killed man leaving Taylor Swift concert
Read full article: Suspect admits to drinking alcohol, taking pills before crash that killed man leaving Taylor Swift concertCharges may be upgraded against the suspected drunk driver accused of hitting and killing a Katy man who was on his way home from the Taylor Swift concert Friday night.
‘Almost four times legal limit’: Court docs reveal details about woman accused in Porsche crash, her alleged victim
Read full article: ‘Almost four times legal limit’: Court docs reveal details about woman accused in Porsche crash, her alleged victimCourt documents revealed the 33-year-old woman who fatally struck a man in Montrose had a blood alcohol limit nearly four times the legal limit of .08%.
Woman using walker hit, killed after getting off METRO bus in SW Houston
Read full article: Woman using walker hit, killed after getting off METRO bus in SW HoustonA 71-year-old woman using a walker was hit and killed after getting off a METRO bus in southwest Houston Tuesday, the Houston Police Department said.