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‘Tanker explosion:’ 18-wheeler carrying crude oil catches fire after being hit by SUV east of Giddings
Read full article: ‘Tanker explosion:’ 18-wheeler carrying crude oil catches fire after being hit by SUV east of GiddingsA tanker truck caught fire after being hit by an SUV on Highway 290 between Houston and Austin.
Man, woman found shot to death in apparent murder-suicide at apartment in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Man, woman found shot to death in apparent murder-suicide at apartment in northwest Harris CountyAn investigation is underway after a couple was found dead Tuesday afternoon at an apartment in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Man shot, killed at NW Harris County motel; suspects fled, sheriff says
Read full article: Man shot, killed at NW Harris County motel; suspects fled, sheriff saysAn investigation is underway after a man was found shot and killed at an NW Harris County motel Sunday afternoon, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Deadly crash involving wrong-way driver, USPS 18-wheeler closes part of Beltway 8 near Hwy 290: HCSO
Read full article: Deadly crash involving wrong-way driver, USPS 18-wheeler closes part of Beltway 8 near Hwy 290: HCSOPart of Beltway 8 near Highway 290 was closed early Monday after a deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver and an 18-wheeler that was carrying mail for USPS, authorities said.
Woman killed in crash allegedly caused by red light runner was recent UH grad, mother of 9-month-old, family says
Read full article: Woman killed in crash allegedly caused by red light runner was recent UH grad, mother of 9-month-old, family saysFamily members have identified a woman who was killed in a late night crash in northwest Houston Thursday as a new mother and recent University of Houston graduate.
Good Samaritan helps authorities locate driver in deadly hit-and-run on Highway 290, police say
Read full article: Good Samaritan helps authorities locate driver in deadly hit-and-run on Highway 290, police sayPolice said they are investigating a hit-and-run that killed one person in northwest Houston Thursday.
Harris County Precinct 4 constable sergeant dies after single-vehicle crash
Read full article: Harris County Precinct 4 constable sergeant dies after single-vehicle crashAn off-duty deputy constable sergeant with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office died in a crash late Friday, according to the Houston Police Department.
‘Someone screwed up’: New signage along 290 has some drivers confused
Read full article: ‘Someone screwed up’: New signage along 290 has some drivers confusedThe far-left outbound lane of 290 was now a high occupancy vehicle lane from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. So the times described appear as incorrect.”KPRC 2 contacted TxDOT and the spokesperson who oversees the 290 project said the signage is correct. “The HOV signage is correct. KPRC 2 asked our viewers on Facebook if they’ve seen the HOV signs on 290. “I’m in the Jersey Village area and I had to stop taking the HOV lane ... it’s confusing,” he said.
All main lanes of Highway 290 inbound reopened after fatal crash, deputies say
Read full article: All main lanes of Highway 290 inbound reopened after fatal crash, deputies sayCYPRESS, Texas – Harris County sheriff’s deputies said they are investigating after a deadly crash on Highway 290 Monday. Deputies said the crash happened on Highway 290 near Huffmeister in Northwest Harris County around 2:54 a.m. According to HCSO, a female driver was critically injured in the crash and a man died. Deputies said the man, who they believe was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle. All main lanes of 290 inbound were closed due to the fatal accident, deputies said.
18-wheeler falls off Highway 290 overpass, driver in critical condition: HCSO
Read full article: 18-wheeler falls off Highway 290 overpass, driver in critical condition: HCSOCYPRESS, Texas – Traffic delays are underway after an 18-wheeler fell off the Highway 290 overpass in Cypress Thursday, according to Harris County sheriff’s deputies. Crews said they were called to the scene on US 290 near SH 99 and were told a tractor-trailer fell off the overpass. US 290/ SH99 Entrapment 12.17.20 Crews respond to a motor vehicle with entrapment on US 290 near SH 99 involving a tractor-trailer that reportedly fell off the overpass Thursday morning in Cypress. Fire crews extricated an adult male who was trapped inside the cab of the truck and EMS transported the patient in critical condition. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is on-scene investigating this incident.
Motorcycle involved in fatal crash with 18-wheeler on Highway 290 near Gessner Road, police say
Read full article: Motorcycle involved in fatal crash with 18-wheeler on Highway 290 near Gessner Road, police sayPublished: May 4, 2020, 5:33 pm Updated: May 4, 2020, 5:54 pmHOUSTON – A motorcyclist was involved in a fatal crash with an 18-wheeler Monday afternoon on the Northwest Freeway, Houston police said. The accident was reported around 3:45 p.m. on Highway 290 and Gessner Road. Police said one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The scene is being investigated into how the accident happened. Police ask drivers to see alternate routes.