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Traffic backed up for miles after tanker falls off heavy truck on I-69 Eastex at North Loop
Read full article: Traffic backed up for miles after tanker falls off heavy truck on I-69 Eastex at North LoopPhotos from Sky 2 chopper video shows vehicles stuck in miles-long traffic on 610 North Loop eastbound at I-69 Eastex Freeway.
Multiple lanes blocked after crash involving 2 18-wheelers on Eastex Freeway in NE Houston
Read full article: Multiple lanes blocked after crash involving 2 18-wheelers on Eastex Freeway in NE HoustonA crash involving two 18-wheelers and a Chevrolet Impala has multiple lanes blocked on the Eastex Freeway Tuesday evening.
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.
19-year-old man killed in drive-by shooting on Eastex Freeway feeder; gunman still on the run
Read full article: 19-year-old man killed in drive-by shooting on Eastex Freeway feeder; gunman still on the runA man was found dead in his vehicle from gunshot wounds on the Eastex Freeway, and authorities are searching for the suspect.
2 injured during shootout on Eastex Freeway, both believing other vehicle was following them
Read full article: 2 injured during shootout on Eastex Freeway, both believing other vehicle was following them2 people were injured in a shootout in north Houston, stemming from a belief that they were being followed by another vehicle.
2 killed in crash involving wrong-way driver on Eastex Fwy, causing complete roadway closures
Read full article: 2 killed in crash involving wrong-way driver on Eastex Fwy, causing complete roadway closuresA deadly crash that occurred early Thursday morning on I-69 Eastex Fwy at Rankin Rd. caused complete roadway closures for several hours.
Man riding bicycle on Eastex Freeway dies after being hit by SUV
Read full article: Man riding bicycle on Eastex Freeway dies after being hit by SUVA man died after he was struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle on the Eastex Freeway in north Houston on Monday, according to the Houston Police Department.
What are your traffic trouble spots in Houston?
Read full article: What are your traffic trouble spots in Houston?If you’ve been watching KPRC2, you’ve probably noticed I joined the morning team. I am so excited to call H-Town my new home. I am looking forward to exploring all the hot spots in town and try Houston’s most iconic restaurants.
Possible road rage shooting leads to deadly crash at auto repair shop along Eastex Freeway
Read full article: Possible road rage shooting leads to deadly crash at auto repair shop along Eastex FreewayA shooting followed by a violent crash is being investigated as a possible case of road rage, and police say it was all caught on camera.
Driver dies after shot twice, crashing into storage unit in NE Harris County
Read full article: Driver dies after shot twice, crashing into storage unit in NE Harris CountyAn investigation was underway in northeast Harris County after a driver was shot twice and crashed on top of a storage unit early Monday morning, Harris County Sheriff’s deputies said.
Traffic back to normal on IH-69 Eastex Freeway southbound at Tidwell Road after 3-vehicle crash
Read full article: Traffic back to normal on IH-69 Eastex Freeway southbound at Tidwell Road after 3-vehicle crashTraffic is delayed on IH-69 Eastex Freeway southbound at Tidwell Road after a crash involving three vehicles on Monday, according to TranStar.
3-vehicle crash causes major delays on Eastex Freeway southbound at Aldine Mail Route, TranStar says
Read full article: 3-vehicle crash causes major delays on Eastex Freeway southbound at Aldine Mail Route, TranStar saysA crash involving three vehicles is causing major traffic delays on Eastex Freeway southbound at Aldine Mail Route Thursday, TranStar said.
Traffic alert: Overturned big rig stalls traffic on I-10 East outbound at Eastex Freeway
Read full article: Traffic alert: Overturned big rig stalls traffic on I-10 East outbound at Eastex FreewayTraffic on the I-10 East Freeway heading outbound to I-69 Eastex downtown is backed up after a big rig overturned and lost its load.
Investigation underway after man dies following crash on Eastex Freeway and Beltway 8, HPD says
Read full article: Investigation underway after man dies following crash on Eastex Freeway and Beltway 8, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after a man died following a crash on the Eastex Freeway eastbound and Beltway 8, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Heavy truck accident causes lane closures on Eastex Freeway southbound at Kelley Street, TranStar says
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Heavy truck accident causes lane closures on Eastex Freeway southbound at Kelley Street, TranStar saysA heavy truck accident has caused all lanes to close on Eastex Freeway southbound at Kelley Street, according to TranStar.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Deadly crash involving truck towing bulldozer, other vehicle shuts down all northbound mainlanes on Eastex Freeway, police say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Deadly crash involving truck towing bulldozer, other vehicle shuts down all northbound mainlanes on Eastex Freeway, police sayPolice are investigating a major crash involving a truck towing a bulldozer and another vehicle that left one dead on the northbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway Friday morning.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastex Freeway at Hopper Road shut down due to boat on highway
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastex Freeway at Hopper Road shut down due to boat on highwayAll mainlanes at Eastex Freeway headed southbound at Hopper Road are shut down after a boat was found in the middle of the highway.
Eastex Freeway partially closed near downtown as police investigate fatal crash involving 2 vehicles
Read full article: Eastex Freeway partially closed near downtown as police investigate fatal crash involving 2 vehiclesParts of the Eastex Freeway headed northbound toward I-10 is shut down as authorities investigate a fatal crash involving two vehicles.
Deadly crash involving motorcycle reported on Eastex Freeway at Hopper, HCSO says
Read full article: Deadly crash involving motorcycle reported on Eastex Freeway at Hopper, HCSO saysA person has been pronounced dead after they were reportedly involved in a crash on the Eastex Freeway Saturday evening.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency repairs underway at Eastex Freeway near 610 North Loop due to damage caused by heavy truck crash
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency repairs underway at Eastex Freeway near 610 North Loop due to damage caused by heavy truck crashThe southbound connector ramp at the I-69 Eastex Freeway headed toward 610 North Loop is closed due to emergency repairs that stemmed from a major crash involving a heavy truck.
Northbound lanes of Eastex Freeway at Aldine Bender shut down due to fatal crash, HPD says
Read full article: Northbound lanes of Eastex Freeway at Aldine Bender shut down due to fatal crash, HPD saysA fatal crash has caused a closure in the northbound lanes of Eastex Freeway at Aldine Bender Thursday, Houston police said.
Suspect in custody after police standoff following Polk County chase on Eastex Freeway, authorities say
Read full article: Suspect in custody after police standoff following Polk County chase on Eastex Freeway, authorities sayA suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase from Polk County, ending in a standoff that caused a shutdown on the Eastex Freeway.
Officer-involved shooting shuts down lanes along Eastex Freeway at Fostoria Road, police say
Read full article: Officer-involved shooting shuts down lanes along Eastex Freeway at Fostoria Road, police sayAn officer-involved shooting shuts down all main lanes on the Eastex Freeway at Fostoria Road, near Highway 105, on Monday morning, according to law enforcement.
Caught on camera: Video shows robber pistol-whip owner’s brother, throw his wife to ground in robbery at N. Harris County tire shop
Read full article: Caught on camera: Video shows robber pistol-whip owner’s brother, throw his wife to ground in robbery at N. Harris County tire shopAuthorities with Harris County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a man who robbed a north Harris County tire shop on Tuesday.
Search underway for 2 suspects after man fatally struck while walking on Eastex Freeway in NE Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: Search underway for 2 suspects after man fatally struck while walking on Eastex Freeway in NE Harris County, deputies sayA man is dead after he was struck by two vehicles in a hit-and-run incident in northeast Harris County Tuesday morning, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said.
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.
Investigation underway after victim shot 5 times while driving on Eastex Freeway, officers say
Read full article: Investigation underway after victim shot 5 times while driving on Eastex Freeway, officers sayHouston police are investigating a shooting that happened on the Eastex Freeway near Jensen late Wednesday night.
Man injured after possible road rage shooting on Eastex Freeway, deputies say
Read full article: Man injured after possible road rage shooting on Eastex Freeway, deputies sayOne person was injured during a possible road rage shooting on the Eastex Freeway Wednesday afternoon, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted.
Ring photo, details revealed after teen girl’s remains discovered in ‘secluded’ area of Wharton County
Read full article: Ring photo, details revealed after teen girl’s remains discovered in ‘secluded’ area of Wharton CountyAuthorities in Wharton County found the body of a young teen girl in what authorities called a “secluded area” off of County Road 225.
SWAT responding to break-in at gun range in northeast Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: SWAT responding to break-in at gun range in northeast Harris County, deputies sayAn investigation is underway after a break-in at a gun range and store in northeast Harris County Tuesday, deputies said.
Ask 2 Traffic: Can you tell us when construction on Eastex and Northpark will be completed?
Read full article: Ask 2 Traffic: Can you tell us when construction on Eastex and Northpark will be completed?At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.
Person fatally struck in hit-and-run on Eastex Freeway, deputies say
Read full article: Person fatally struck in hit-and-run on Eastex Freeway, deputies sayHOUSTON – Harris County deputies are investigating after they said a person was fatally struck Wednesday in a hit-and-run. Deputies said it happened on the Eastex Freeway service road near East Mount Houston when a driver hit the victim and then fled the scene. Our traffic investigators and @HCSO_D2Patrol deputies are at the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash at Eastex Fwy and E Mount Houston. All southbound service road lanes are temporarily shut down at the intersection. #hounews pic.twitter.com/vWZrhwdlnn — HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) March 31, 2021All southbound service road lanes are temporarily shut down at the intersection.
Over-height truck trapped on bridge structure on Eastex Freeway near I-45, TxDOT says
Read full article: Over-height truck trapped on bridge structure on Eastex Freeway near I-45, TxDOT saysAn over-height heavy truck is stuck on a bridge structure on Eastex Freeway southbound at Jefferson Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. HOUSTON – An over-height heavy truck is stuck on a bridge structure on Eastex Freeway southbound at Jefferson Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT reported multiple main lanes of Interstate 69 Eastex southbound at Interstate 45 were blocked due to the incident. Officials said they responded to the call before 7 p.m.No injuries have been reported. TxDOT crews are on scene.
HFD high-water rescue vehicle involved in crash on Eastex Freeway near Kingwood
Read full article: HFD high-water rescue vehicle involved in crash on Eastex Freeway near KingwoodTraffic delays are seen on the Eastex Freeway near Kingwood, Texas, on Dec. 30, 2020. KINGWOOD, Texas – A Houston Fire Department high-water rescue vehicle was involved in a crash Wednesday on Interstate 69 Eastex Freeway near Kingwood. The crash was reported about 2:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the freeway at Kingwood Drive. It was not clear if anyone was injured in the crash. Drivers in the area can expect significant delays while crews work to clear the scene.
3 deputies injured after chain-reaction crash during traffic stop: HCSO
Read full article: 3 deputies injured after chain-reaction crash during traffic stop: HCSOHOUSTON Three deputies were injured after a chain-reaction crash in the middle of the Eastex Freeway during a traffic stop Monday. Deputies said it all started when one of them got into a fight with a man that was pulled over. Investigators said another responding deputy involved in the crash suffered a broken hand. Another responding deputy was transported by an ambulance and was released from the hospital. The initial responding deputy that was wrestling the suspect lost his weapon during the incident.
Man dead after getting hit by truck in NE Harris County: Deputies
Read full article: Man dead after getting hit by truck in NE Harris County: DeputiesHOUSTON – A man is dead after he was hit by a truck in northeast Harris County on Sunday, deputies said. The incident happened on Langley Road near the Eastex Freeway at around 10:20 p.m., according to deputies. According to investigators, the 68-year-old man driving the truck didn’t have time to avoid the victim, who was on the road, and ran into him. The victim died at the scene, investigators said. Deputies said the man driving the truck showed no signs of intoxication and is cooperating with investigators.
Weekend Construction: Four stretches of road to avoid this weekend in Houston
Read full article: Weekend Construction: Four stretches of road to avoid this weekend in HoustonI-10 East of downtownInterstate 10 will be shut down in both directions between the Eastex Freeway (I-69/U.S. The North Loop between the Hardy Toll Road and U.S. 59Three lanes will be closed on the North Loop (IH 610) eastbound from the Hardy Toll Road to the Eastex Freeway (I-69/U.S. As a result, expect delays leading up to the Hardy Toll Road all weekend long. The Southwest Freeway inbound at the West LoopOne lane will be closed from Chimney Rock to the West Loop (IH 610) on the inbound side of the Southwest Freeway (I-69/U.S. The connector ramps from the Southwest Freeway inbound to the West Loop (northbound and southbound) will be closed during the same time frame, too.