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TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned truck blocks lanes on SH-225 at Richey, causing major delays
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned truck blocks lanes on SH-225 at Richey, causing major delaysAn overturned truck on SH-225 near Richey Street has closed multiple westbound lanes, including the right shoulder, right lane, center lane, and entrance ramp, causing significant traffic delays.
Hospital communication failure sparks 24-hour search for single mom hit, killed walking home
Read full article: Hospital communication failure sparks 24-hour search for single mom hit, killed walking homeThe family of a single mother hit and killed while walking home over the weekend is demanding change after the hospital she was taken to says she was never brought to their emergency room.
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The Woodlands
Read full article: MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The WoodlandsA mother helped police stop a man running from them over the weekend in Spring.
Aldine ISD mother raises concerns after child’s bus involved in accident, school did not notify parents
Read full article: Aldine ISD mother raises concerns after child’s bus involved in accident, school did not notify parentsAn Aldine Independent School District mother is seeking answers from the district after her child’s school bus was involved in an accident, and she was not informed about the incident by the school or transportation department.
SW Freeway completely shut down for miles after crash near Beltway 8 | Massive backups have been reported since 6 a.m.
Read full article: SW Freeway completely shut down for miles after crash near Beltway 8 | Massive backups have been reported since 6 a.m.Traffic has come to a complete standstill on parts of the SW Freeway heading southbound.
‘It’s a miracle’: Two kids survive being ejected during violent rollover on Houston’s East Freeway
Read full article: ‘It’s a miracle’: Two kids survive being ejected during violent rollover on Houston’s East FreewayTwo children, both under the age of five, somehow survived a violent rollover crash in which they both were ejected from the vehicle.
Deputy John Coddou killed while helping at crash site served Harris County for 20 years
Read full article: Deputy John Coddou killed while helping at crash site served Harris County for 20 yearsJohn Hampton Coddou, a 20-year veteran on the force and U.S. Army veteran, passed away after stopping to assist in a minor accident and being struck by a vehicle.
‘I was getting nowhere:’ Homeowner turns to KPRC 2 after school bus hits home, insurance not helping
Read full article: ‘I was getting nowhere:’ Homeowner turns to KPRC 2 after school bus hits home, insurance not helpingNearly a week after a school bus crashed into her house, a La Marque woman is still left without many answers as to who or when her property will be repaired.
‘It’s not worth it’: Fans mourn TikTok fitness influencers reportedly killed in high speed, car crash in Houston
Read full article: ‘It’s not worth it’: Fans mourn TikTok fitness influencers reportedly killed in high speed, car crash in HoustonNumerous reports on social media have confirmed that two TikTok fitness creators were killed in a single-car accident in Houston.
Tractor-trailer struck by oncoming train at problematic railroad crossing in Missouri City
Read full article: Tractor-trailer struck by oncoming train at problematic railroad crossing in Missouri CityAuthorities are working the scene of a crash where they said a train and a tractor-trailer collided on Monday morning.
Garbage truck driver accidentally runs over woman lying in northwest Houston restaurant parking lot
Read full article: Garbage truck driver accidentally runs over woman lying in northwest Houston restaurant parking lotHouston police are investigating after a woman, who was possibly homeless, was struck and killed by a garbage truck early Tuesday.
Overturned heavy truck snarls traffic on Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller County
Read full article: Overturned heavy truck snarls traffic on Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller CountyAn overturned 18-wheeler has closed several eastbound lanes of the Katy Freeway at Wood Road in Waller County Friday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.
65-year-old dead after vehicle rolls over him following medical episode in Spring area
Read full article: 65-year-old dead after vehicle rolls over him following medical episode in Spring areaA 65-year-old man was reportedly killed in the Spring area after authorities say they believe he had a medical episode while trying to drive on Thursday.
2 vehicle accident reported on IH-69 at US-90 in Fort Bend Co.; All passengers transported to hospitals
Read full article: 2 vehicle accident reported on IH-69 at US-90 in Fort Bend Co.; All passengers transported to hospitalsOfficials say four people have been transported to the hospital after a rollover crash in Fort Bend County on Saturday.
HPD: Driver ditches vehicle, flees after fatally striking man walking in southeast Houston
Read full article: HPD: Driver ditches vehicle, flees after fatally striking man walking in southeast HoustonPolice are searching for the suspect who fled after fatally striking a man who was walking in southeast Houston early Sunday.
‘He’s going to be missed by everybody’: Family remembers 19-year-old train conductor killed in railyard accident in east Harris County
Read full article: ‘He’s going to be missed by everybody’: Family remembers 19-year-old train conductor killed in railyard accident in east Harris CountyMatthew Marcum was beloved by the community and an athlete on his high school’s football team. His life was cut too short.
‘It was scary’: 2 teens survive with minor injuries after giant tree falls on vehicle in Sugar Land
Read full article: ‘It was scary’: 2 teens survive with minor injuries after giant tree falls on vehicle in Sugar LandA teenager said she’s lucky to be alive after a tree came crashing down on her Mercedes Benz as she was leaving her friend’s driveway.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Update on driver that was hit by by a city truck, waited for more than a year for help
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Update on driver that was hit by by a city truck, waited for more than a year for helpHundreds of Houstonians are waiting months, even years, for the city of Houston to pay for damage to their vehicles caused by city employees.
Mother warning others after spilling cooking oil, suffering from 3rd-degree burns
Read full article: Mother warning others after spilling cooking oil, suffering from 3rd-degree burnsAs a mother and an avid cook, Clarissa Montgomery has made tortilla chips countless times, but while in the kitchen just over a week ago, she suffered a very serious accident. Now, the mother is healing at Memorial Hermann’s burn unit and sending a strong message to others from her hospital bed.
All lanes on US-290 at Beltway back open after fatal crash
Read full article: All lanes on US-290 at Beltway back open after fatal crashHOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a deadly multi-vehicle crash involving a Precinct 4 deputy constable in northwest Houston Monday. Officers said the accident happened around 2 a.m. at 13400 Northwest Freeway when two vehicles collided on the freeway. Investigators said both vehicles spun out of control, then a third vehicle hit one of the spinning cars, which caused the spinning car to hit a guard rail. Investigators said the man went flying and a Precinct 4 deputy constable accidentally crashed into him in the road. It is unclear if the man was killed in the initial crash, the impact of landing in the road or the impact with the deputy.
Car splits in deadly crash in NW Houston; witness says vehicles involved were street racing
Read full article: Car splits in deadly crash in NW Houston; witness says vehicles involved were street racingHOUSTON – A car split in half in a deadly accident in northwest Houston Wednesday night, police said. Police said a man died in the accident and they are investigating whether he was street racing at the time. According to officers, a witness told them a Honda Hatchback was racing another vehicle when it veered off the road and ran into a tree. The victim, a man in his mid-20s, was thrown from the car and died at the scene. Police said they are searching for surveillance video to see if they can get more information on the other vehicle the witness reported seeing.
Crash sends part of METRORail line off tracks in N. Houston, police say
Read full article: Crash sends part of METRORail line off tracks in N. Houston, police sayHOUSTON – A crash sent part of a METRORail line off the tracks in north Houston Wednesday morning. The crash happened just after midnight on Fulton Street and the North Loop. The center cart of the METRORail red line went off the tracks. There’s no word yet on what led up to the crash. METRO said those taking the METRORail red line can expect delays.
Man jumps off freeway to avoid being hit by 18-wheeler involved in double fatal crash, authorities say
Read full article: Man jumps off freeway to avoid being hit by 18-wheeler involved in double fatal crash, authorities sayHOUSTON – Two people were killed, and two children and a man were injured Friday morning after a five-car accident on Interstate 45 North Freeway. The accident happened around 1:30 a.m. on the North Freeway at Rankin Road in north Houston, authorities said. Deputies initially thought the driver of the Mazda was a woman, but later clarified to say the driver was a man. They were properly restrained and only suffered minor injuries, deputies said. Both children were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, authorities said.
Construction worker hit, killed while putting out cones on Crosby Freeway, deputies say
Read full article: Construction worker hit, killed while putting out cones on Crosby Freeway, deputies sayCROSBY, Texas – A construction worker has died after authorities said he was hit by a passing vehicle in the Crosby area. The incident happened before noon on Friday in the 13700 block of the Crosby Freeway, authorities said. According to deputies, the man was putting out construction cones on the freeway entrance ramp when a driver lost control of her vehicle and hit him. Deputies said the woman thought she was having an epileptic seizure and went off the road, fatally hitting the man. Authorities said the victim is believed to be around the age of 50.
4-car accident involving dump truck and cement truck on I-45 Gulf Fwy at Beltway 8, police say
Read full article: 4-car accident involving dump truck and cement truck on I-45 Gulf Fwy at Beltway 8, police sayHOUSTON – Houston police said there was a four-vehicle accident involving a dump truck and cement truck on I-45 and Beltway 8-South the Almeda Genoa exit. Police said the accident happened at around 6:45 a.m. The accident has the left lane, center lane, and right lane blocked, officers said. Police said traffic is flowing through the entrance ramp as of now, so drivers should expect delays.
18-wheeler involved in accident blocking Katy Freeway westbound at Blalock
Read full article: 18-wheeler involved in accident blocking Katy Freeway westbound at BlalockHOUSTON – An 18-wheeler involved in an accident has multiple lanes blocked on the I-10 Katy Freeway. The 18-wheeler appears to be blocking the westbound lanes on the I-10 Katy Freeway at Blalock. Houston Transtar video showed the first four lanes blocked. Only one lane is being utilized at this time. Police have urged drivers to find an alternate route.
Lanes reopen after accident causes major gridlock for commuters on Gulf Freeway, authorities say
Read full article: Lanes reopen after accident causes major gridlock for commuters on Gulf Freeway, authorities sayWEBSTER, Texas – Traffic on the Gulf Freeway is at a standstill due to an accident in the area. The accident happened around 6 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway at Bay Area Boulevard, according to the Webster Police Department. Authorities confirmed a person was hit by a vehicle, but they did not say what caused the accident. The Houston Police Department initially said that a person was killed in the accident. All main lanes in the area were shut down as investigators and crews worked to clear the scene.
Driver of 18-wheeler killed, load of empty beer cans spilled on North Freeway
Read full article: Driver of 18-wheeler killed, load of empty beer cans spilled on North FreewayHOUSTON – The driver of an 18-wheeler is dead and empty beer cans are scattered all over the road after the truck crashed in north Harris County. Deputies said the accident happened around 3:45 a.m. on the southbound lanes of the North Freeway at FM 1960. The driver of the 18-wheeler lost control of his truck and crashed into a guardrail before going into a grassy area and hitting a tree, deputies said. Authorities said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and the impact sent him through the windshield, landing in the outside lane of the North Freeway. “The impact of the tree sheared open the tractor portion of the 18-wheeler and unfortunately the driver was not restrained by a seatbelt,” said Sgt.
1 person killed in industrial accident in northwest Houston, HFD says
Read full article: 1 person killed in industrial accident in northwest Houston, HFD saysHOUSTON – One person is dead after an industrial accident in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department. The accident was reported at 10:25 a.m. at 5050 Campbell Street, officials said. The person was dead at the scene, according to HFD. This is an on-going investigation. Please check back for updates.
Breaking now: One dead in major accident on US 90
Read full article: Breaking now: One dead in major accident on US 90CROSBY, Texas – Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are responding to a major accident in the 2500 block of US 90. One person has been confirmed while an adult and infant have been taken by airlift to a hospital. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a man was traveling the wrong way on the service road when he struck a car with a woman and infant. The man driving the wrong way was killed and the woman and infant were airlifted and are stable. This is an active story and will be updated as more information comes available.