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‘Looking for trouble:’ Men on horseback allegedly shoot at DoorDash driver in Fort Bend County
Read full article: ‘Looking for trouble:’ Men on horseback allegedly shoot at DoorDash driver in Fort Bend CountyA Houston-area DoorDash driver claims he was shot at after he tried to drive around a group of men riding horses.
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.
Driver with previous DWI convictions crashes into 3 Harris County Pct. 4 patrol cars
Read full article: Driver with previous DWI convictions crashes into 3 Harris County Pct. 4 patrol carsInvestigators say the woman hit three parked patrol vehicles while she was driving with a passenger. After she was hospitalized, constable deputies discovered she had previous DWI convictions and booked her into the Harris County jail after she was medically cleared.
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.
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.
Motorcyclist dies after clipping vehicle, falling off motorcycle before being struck by SUV on FM 1960
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after clipping vehicle, falling off motorcycle before being struck by SUV on FM 1960The driver of a motorcycle was killed after a crash in northwest Harris County Tuesday.
Houston family members attack Uber driver after he runs over and kills one-year-old girl
Read full article: Houston family members attack Uber driver after he runs over and kills one-year-old girlA one-year-old girl is dead after an Uber driver ran over the child after dropping her off with family members.
16-year-old driver charged after leading police on chase, sending 6 people to the hospital including a 3-year-old
Read full article: 16-year-old driver charged after leading police on chase, sending 6 people to the hospital including a 3-year-oldA teenager is now facing multiple charges after he reportedly injured six people while leading police on a high-speed chase in northeast Harris County.
Wrong-way driver kills innocent man, blames her GPS for taking her in the wrong direction in The Heights
Read full article: Wrong-way driver kills innocent man, blames her GPS for taking her in the wrong direction in The HeightsA man is now dead after police said a wrong-way driver collided with him head-on in the Heights.
Man, woman pleads guilty to 2022 beating, carjacking of Uber driver in north Houston
Read full article: Man, woman pleads guilty to 2022 beating, carjacking of Uber driver in north HoustonA man and woman who were accused in the beating and carjacking of a man in November 2022 have pleaded guilty to the crime.
American Cancer Society looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatment
Read full article: American Cancer Society looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatmentThe American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program offers free transportation to those undergoing cancer treatment.
KPRC 2 Investigates 5 simple ways you can save money on your car insurance
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates 5 simple ways you can save money on your car insuranceIf you have had to renew your auto insurance in the last year, you probably received a bill for at least 10% more than what you paid last year for the same or less coverage.
Chatting with one of the biggest names in car racing, Danica Patrick, ahead of this weekend’s Indy 500
Read full article: Chatting with one of the biggest names in car racing, Danica Patrick, ahead of this weekend’s Indy 500She's the only woman to ever win an Indy Car series race and she's chatting with Lauren Kelly about her picks for this weekend.
SWAT officers rescue wrong way driver from fiery crash on Highway 288, authorities say
Read full article: SWAT officers rescue wrong way driver from fiery crash on Highway 288, authorities saySWAT officers with Houston police rescued a wrong-way driver after their vehicle burst into flames following a crash on Highway 288 early Monday, police said.
Driver dead after crashing into back of 18-wheeler on 610 East Loop at Ship Channel bridge, police say
Read full article: Driver dead after crashing into back of 18-wheeler on 610 East Loop at Ship Channel bridge, police sayA driver is dead after police said he crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler on the Ship Channel bridge early Sunday.
2 dead, 2 injured after wrong-way driver causes 3-vehicle crash on North Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 injured after wrong-way driver causes 3-vehicle crash on North Freeway, HPD saysTwo people are dead and two others are injured after Houston police say a wrong-way driver struck two cars on the North Freeway early Sunday.
‘I was left for dead’: Bicyclist recovering after being hit by pickup truck in Fort Bend County
Read full article: ‘I was left for dead’: Bicyclist recovering after being hit by pickup truck in Fort Bend CountyA west Houston bicyclist said he’s lucky to be alive after he was hit by a pickup truck and allegedly left for dead on Thursday.
Wrong-way driver, 2-year-old dead following fiery collision on Eastex Freeway, HPD says
Read full article: Wrong-way driver, 2-year-old dead following fiery collision on Eastex Freeway, HPD saysTwo people -- a wrong-way driver and a two-year-old toddler in another vehicle -- died following a fiery crash on Eastex Freeway early Sunday, Houston police said.
‘Burial by sea’: 300-pound gator hit, dragged for nearly a mile, then dumped into San Jacinto River
Read full article: ‘Burial by sea’: 300-pound gator hit, dragged for nearly a mile, then dumped into San Jacinto RiverA driver is likely going to have to file a unique insurance claim after his vehicle was damaged when he hit and dragged a 10-foot gator in Montgomery County.
1 person dead, another injured after crash caused by street racer, HCSO says
Read full article: 1 person dead, another injured after crash caused by street racer, HCSO saysHOUSTON – One person is dead, and another is seriously injured following a crash caused by a street race, Harris County Sheriff’s Office says. Witness report a street race turned deadly when a Truck lost control and struck another car killing one and seriously injuring another. The driver of the truck fled the scene on foot. The driver of the GMC fled the scene, failing to stop and render aid, according to police. The driver of the truck fled the scene on foot, according to deputies.
Uber Eats driver carjacked, shot in northwest Harris County, authorities say
Read full article: Uber Eats driver carjacked, shot in northwest Harris County, authorities sayNORTHCLIFFE, Texas – An investigation is underway in northwest Harris County after a man who said he was an Uber Eats driver was shot and carjacked, according to authorities. The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said the incident happened around 2 p.m. in the 4000 block of Swinden Drive near Veterans Memorial Drive. Investigators said the driver was attacked by three armed men, who shot him and stole his white Chevy Malibu. The men are described as one Black man and two Hispanic men, according to authorities. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
HPD: Police pursuit on East Freeway ends in crash, foot chase
Read full article: HPD: Police pursuit on East Freeway ends in crash, foot chaseHOUSTON – A BMW driver who led Houston police officers on a chase early Sunday was arrested after crashing into a pole, firing at an officer and running from the crash scene on foot, authorities said. At some point during the chase, the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole. When an officer approached the disabled vehicle, the driver fired multiple rounds in his direction. The driver got out of the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. A short pursuit ensued before the officer took the suspect into custody.
Search underway for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run in northwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Search underway for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run in northwest Houston, police sayHOUSTON – A pedestrian is dead and the driver accused of hitting him is on the run, police said. Officers said the man was struck in northwest Houston Sunday while crossing the street near North Shepherd and Thornton around 10:40 p.m. The man died at the scene and the driver kept going, police said. Investigators said if the driver stayed at the scene, they would not have been charged because the man was crossing out of a crosswalk. The driver could now face charges for failure to stop and render aid, investigators said.
HCSO: Driver killed in Spring crash
Read full article: HCSO: Driver killed in Spring crashSPRING, Texas – Authorities said a speeding driver was killed when she crashed into another car overnight in Spring. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene of Friday’s crash on Spring Cypress Road. Authorities said she lost control of her vehicle, veered into oncoming traffic at around 1:45 a.m. and collided with an SUV. Deputies said the woman was not wearing a seat belt when the accident occurred. Five people inside the SUV, two parents and their three children, were transported to area hospital and are expected to be okay.
Driver arrested after returning to scene of deadly hit-and-run in southeast Houston, police say
Read full article: Driver arrested after returning to scene of deadly hit-and-run in southeast Houston, police sayHOUSTON – A driver is in custody after police said he returned to the scene of a deadly hit-and-run in southeast Houston Wednesday. Police said they found the victim, who has been identified as a man in his 50′s, laying along Reed Road near Rockford Drive around 12:23 a.m. Officers said he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, the driver called a family member when he got home saying he believed he hit someone. Police said he was told to return to the scene, where he was detained. Investigators said charges against the man are pending.
Incredible video: Aquarium surveillance video shows moment 18-wheeler falls off freeway
Read full article: Incredible video: Aquarium surveillance video shows moment 18-wheeler falls off freewayHOUSTON – The Downtown Aquarium has released surveillance footage of the moment an 18-wheeler fell off the North Freeway and landed in the business' parking lot. Police said the accident happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday after a wrong-way driver caused the southbound big-rig, hauling charcoal, to roll over and plummet nearly 30 feet into the restaurant parking lot. Friday evening, the Aquarium shared a tweet showing the moment the vehicle landed in the parking lot, and said they are “amazed and happy” there were no fatalities. pic.twitter.com/mLTDvc5Rzv — Aquarium Houston (@AquariumHouston) September 19, 2020Baltej Singh, the 65-year-old driver of the big rig, was removed from the vehicle and suffered cuts and bruises. It was later determined that the wrong-way driver was intoxicated, authorities said.
Uber Eats driver finds man’s body at apartment complex, deputies say
Read full article: Uber Eats driver finds man’s body at apartment complex, deputies sayHOUSTON – Deputies are investigating after they said an Uber Eats driver found a man’s dead body at an apartment complex Monday. Deputies said the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Cypress Creek EMS responded after the driver found the body at an apartment complex located at 905 Cypress Station near Rustyleaf Lane at around 12:45 a.m. According to investigators that were at the scene, the Uber Eats driver found an unresponsive black male with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the apartment complex by the dumpster. Deputies said there isn’t any suspect info or known motive. Deputies said they are hoping to find clues on nearby surveillance video.
HCSO: 1 man dead and 2 others injured in fiery, multi-vehicle crash
Read full article: HCSO: 1 man dead and 2 others injured in fiery, multi-vehicle crashHOUSTON – One man is dead and two others injured following a fiery, multi-vehicle crash in northeast Harris County Saturday night. Around 10 p.m. Saturday, Harris County deputies and firefighters responded to a report of a wreck in the 8700 block of FM 1960 E, near the intersection of FM 1960 E and Atascocita Shores Drive in northeast Houston. Upon impact, the Tundra rotated counterclockwise and came to rest in the grass in the southwest corner of the intersection. Two adult occupants in a burned Dodge Charger: male driver is deceased & female is critical. The crash remains under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division.
Suspected drunk driver crashes into garage of home, deputies say
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver crashes into garage of home, deputies sayHOUSTON – A suspected drunk driver is in custody after deputies said he crashed right into the side of a home's garage in Alief. Deputies said the incident happened just after 3 a.m. on Birchaven and Westknoll, not far from Beechnut. Officers said no one was injured in the crash. Deputies arrested the driver at the scene on suspicion of DWI. He is expected to face charges.
Pregnant Woman injured after high-speed chase ends in multi-vehicle crash
Read full article: Pregnant Woman injured after high-speed chase ends in multi-vehicle crashHOUSTON – A high-speed chase in north Houston ended when a fleeing driver crashed into three other cars, sending a pregnant woman and another driver to the hospital. It ended when the fleeing driver ran a red light at Gulf Bank and Airline and plowed into three other cars, officials said. One of the drivers was a pregnant woman, officials said. Officials said the suspect ran from the wreckage but was soon caught. Late Monday, constable’s deputies still had not released the names of the suspect or two other drivers who were injured.
UPS truck driver killed in shootout identified
Read full article: UPS truck driver killed in shootout identifiedMIRAMAR, Fla. – Friends and family have identified the UPS truck driver who was killed in a shootout between police and the suspects who held him hostage, reports KPRC 2 partner WPLG. Friends identified the 27-year-old victim in Thursday afternoon’s shootout as Frank Ordonez. The FBI said four people, including the UPS driver, were killed after robbers stole the driver's truck and led police on a chase that ended in gunfire in Miramar. It was not immediately clear who fired the shots that killed the UPS driver or the bystander. “We are deeply saddened that UPS service provider Frank Ordonez passed away from a senseless act of violence on Dec. 5, 2019,” UPS said in a statement.
18-wheeler driver ejected, killed after crash near Brookshire, officials say
Read full article: 18-wheeler driver ejected, killed after crash near Brookshire, officials sayBROOKSHIRE, Texas – The driver of an 18-wheeler was killed Friday when he was ejected during a crash near Brookshire, according to authorities. Officials said the driver struck a barrier on I-10, near Peach Ridge Road, on the passenger side of his truck. The vehicle ended up in a body of water near the freeway. Officials said the crash happened around 3 p.m. The truck was eastbound on the freeway, heading toward Houston, officials said.