Woman injured after car hits stalled 18-wheeler on Loop 610 near Kirby Crash happened late Friday, Houston police investigated the scene in the westbound lanes
HOUSTON – Houston police say a woman was injured in a crash that happened around midnight on Loop 610 near Kirby Drive.
Investigators said a vehicle struck the back of a stalled 18-wheeler in the westbound lanes. The woman driving the car was taken to a nearby hospital.
Police said she was the only person inside the vehicle. The 18-wheeler driver was not hurt, officers confirmed.
Sunday afternoon, the victim’s family members confirmed that she is still recovering in the hospital. The woman’s identity has not been released.
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