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EAST FREEWAY


Man fatally struck by vehicle in hit-and-run crash on East Freeway

A man is dead after he was fatally struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash on the East Freeway Monday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Suspected drunken driver in custody after fatally striking 3 men outside their parked vehicle on East Freeway shoulder

Three men are dead after they were struck by a suspected drunk driver in east Harris County early Friday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

Chase involving wanted Louisiana man with toddler ends in rollover crash on East Freeway; suspect showed signs of intoxication: HPD

A man accused of driving while intoxicated is in custody after leading authorities on a chase before a rollover crash that injured his 3-year-old child on the East Freeway Friday, the Houston Police Department said.

Woman hit, killed by vehicles on East Freeway after jumping out of Uber, police say

A woman is dead after being struck by several vehicles on the East Freeway Monday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

Man fatally struck by 18-wheeler, another vehicle on IH-10 East westbound at Lockwood Drive

A man was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler and another vehicle on the East Freeway Thursday, according to the Houston Police Department.

All eastbound lanes closed on I-10 East at Dell Dale Street due to deadly crash involving 18-wheeler, deputies say

All eastbound lanes on the East Freeway at Dell Dale Street are temporarily closed following a deadly crash Friday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Traffic alert: Overturned big rig stalls traffic on I-10 East outbound at Eastex Freeway

Traffic 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.

‘It was pretty scary’: Driver captures video of Tuesday’s tornado that damaged Baytown business

“I’ve never seen nothing like that in person it was pretty crazy.”

HPD officer strikes, kills pedestrian on East Freeway; All lanes on I-10 near Wayside closed, police say

Houston police are investigating after they said an officer struck and killed a pedestrian on the East Freeway early Friday.

BLOG: KPRC 2′s team following arctic blast moving through Houston. Here’s what’s happening in your area

With an arctic blast headed to the Houston area this afternoon into Friday morning, Houstonians are preparing for temperatures to his below freezing for the next 36 to 44 hours.

Bicyclist hit, killed while riding on East Freeway, HPD says

A bicyclist is dead following a hit-and-run crash on the East Freeway on Saturday night, according to the Houston Police Department.

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down all lanes on I-10 East Freeway, HPD says

A multi-vehicle crash has blocked all lanes on the I-10 East Freeway Wednesday morning, according the Houston Police Department.

Janitor with STD gives office worker incurable disease after repeatedly urinating in her water bottle, investigators say

A man with multiple sexually and communicable diseases is accused of intentionally spreading infection to an office worker by repeatedly urinating in her water bottle, according to court documents.

Man arrested in connection to 2021 deadly shooting on East Freeway, HPD says

A second suspect wanted in the deadly 2021 shooting on the East Freeway has been arrested, according to the Houston Police Department.

Rollover semi-crash blocking East Freeway inbound and Beltway 8 in east Houston, police say

An 18-wheeler involved in a rollover crash is blocking the East Freeway inbound and Beltway 8 in east Houston, police said Monday.

18-wheeler leaking fuel causing heavy traffic on East Freeway at Normandy; Hazmat spill in eastbound lanes of US-90 at Crosby Eastgate: Transtar

Be careful, drivers!

TRAFFIC ALERT: East Freeway eastbound lanes shut down due to deadly 4-vehicle crash, HCSO says

East Freeway eastbound lanes are shut down Thursday due to a deadly crash involving four vehicles, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

Construction worker dies after entrapped in machine at job site on East Freeway, HFD says

Emergency crews were working to recover the body of a construction worker who was entrapped in a machine at a worksite along the East Freeway Tuesday morning, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.

Delays underway after 18-wheeler hits bridge on East Freeway and Wayside, authorities say

Drivers are currently experiencing traffic delays after an 18-wheeler hit a bridge on the East Freeway Wednesday.

Fatal crash stalls traffic on I-10 East Freeway inbound near Mercury

Traffic is backed up along the East Freeway inbound at Mercury due to a fatal crash.

Pedestrian fatally struck while walking on East Freeway, HCSO says

Harris County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deadly crash on the East Freeway Tuesday.

WATCH LIVE: Search for car theft suspects underway after chase on East Freeway, police say

Officers with the Houston Police Department are searching for two car theft suspects they said is on the run after a chase on East Freeway Wednesday.

HPD: Intoxicated driver charged in deadly chain-reaction crash involving SUV, tractor trailers, big rigs on East Freeway

Charges have been filed against a man involved in a chain-reaction crash that led to the death of a woman on the East Freeway Monday morning.

Possible armed man involved in standoff with deputies on East freeway frontage road, HCSO says

Deputies are investigating a situation involving a possible armed man parked on the I-10 East Freeway feeder road, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deadly crash: Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle on I-10 East at Federal Road, HPD says

Houston police have reopened the exit ramp at I-10 East at Federal Road after a pedestrian was hit and killed Saturday morning.

Inbound lanes of East Freeway near Normandy shut down after pedestrian fatally struck, police say

Inbound lanes on the East Freeway heading west are closed after a fatal crash Thursday, police said.

PHOTOS: Search underway for suspect that fatally shot man while children were in the car on East Freeway, police say

Houston police are asking for the public’s help to find a suspect that fatally shot a man while children were in the vehicle with him on the East Freeway.

City announces $10K reward after father shot, killed while driving with his kids on East Freeway

A 29-year-old man was fatally shot late Friday while driving along the East Freeway. His two sons were in the car when the shooting occurred, police said.

VIDEO: Do you recognize them? Gun-wielding hotel robber, his associate with ‘Class of ‘21′ shirt caught on camera in July heist

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon

Investigation underway after man with no clothes on killed in hit-and-run on East Freeway, deputies say

An investigation is underway after a man was hit and killed by a driver on the East Freeway Wednesday, deputies said.

Roof collapses, causes significant damage to building on East Freeway

Authorities believe a microburst caused significant damage to a building on the East Freeway Wednesday.

Racing driver arrested after crashing into officer’s SUV on I-10 East Freeway, authorities say

A driver that was racing has been arrested after crashing into a Houston police officer’s SUV on I-10 East Wednesday, authorities said.

HPD: 2 people killed in high-speed crash on East Freeway, driver detained

Two people died in a high-speed crash on the East Freeway, Houston Police said.

‘I’m so sorry:’ Pet cow wrangled, returned after escaping onto Houston freeway

A cow loose on a major Houston freeway has snarled traffic Wednesday morning.

Suspect arrested after leading deputies on high-speed chase, shootout

A man has been arrested Monday night after leading deputies on a high-speed chase and a shootout on the East Freeway, Houston police said.

HPD officer injured after driver strikes patrol vehicle on East Freeway

HOUSTON – A Houston police officer was injured overnight after a driver struck his patrol vehicle on the East Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said the accident occurred while the officer was stationary in his patrol vehicle blocking a pothole on the East Freeway near Lockwood. A civilian vehicle traveling westbound on the freeway rear-ended the officer’s patrol vehicle. The officer suffered a laceration to his head and was transported to a hospital in the Texas Medical Center for treatment. TxDOT repaired the pothole and all westbound lanes on the East Freeway near Lockwood have reopened.

100 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop by HCSO deputies

HOUSTON – Harris County deputies seized 100 kilos of cocaine during a traffic stop on the East Freeway. The discovery was made after deputies received a call of a suspicious pickup truck involved in criminal activity, officials said. The traffic stop was conducted in the 6500 block of I-10 East, officials said. A date of the traffic stop was not given by authorities. Deputies found the cocaine bundles under a tarp in the bed of the truck.

Motorcyclist survives being dragged half a mile down East Freeway after crash: Police

HOUSTON – A motorcyclist miraculously survived a crash that ended with him being dragged a half a mile down the East Freeway Tuesday, police said. According to officers, the motorcyclist was riding with a group when he sped up and lost control. Police said he hit a vehicle and fell off the motorcycle, which caught on fire. That’s when police said a white Chevy pickup truck hit him and dragged him down the East Freeway. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.

Person hit, killed by vehicle while trying to run across I-10 East Freeway

HOUSTON – A person was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday while trying to run across Interstate 10 in east Houston, police said. The crash was reported about 3:45 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the East Freeway at Federal Road. According to Houston police, the driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The driver and the driver’s passenger were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Several lanes of the freeway were blocked while investigators were at the scene.

Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in northeast Houston, police say

HOUSTON – A suspect was killed Tuesday in an officer-involved shooting in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. HPD Chief Art Acevedo said there were reports of the man trying to jump in front of vehicles. Police said about two minutes later, the officer alerted that shots had been fired after the suspect refused to comply. Acevedo said when the suspect tried to charge at the officers again, officers discharged additional rounds, striking the man. Officer’s body cam will be reviewed as internal affairs investigate the officer-involved shooting, Acevedo said.

Man running from police dead after laying down on freeway, getting hit by 2 vehicles, authorities say

HOUSTON – A man is dead after police said he ran from them, laid down in the road and got hit by two passing vehicles. The incident happened around 10:22 p.m. Wednesday at a Whataburger on Wayside Drive near the East Freeway in east Houston. Officers arrived at the location at made eye contact with the man, at which point he took off running, authorities said. The man ran onto the main lanes of the East Freeway and crossed the westbound lanes before laying down in the eastbound lanes, authorities said. Authorities said the man was hit by a passing 18-wheeler and then a white sedan.

More congestion: What you should know about the year-long construction project on the East Freeway

The Waco Street bridge on the East Freeway at Waco Street will be closed starting Wednesday as a reconstruction project gets underway, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to a news release, the bridge will close Wednesday at 9 p.m. and will remain closed until the project is complete. TxDOT said the demolition process is expected to start Friday, and all east and westbound lanes of the East Freeway will be closed until 5 a.m. Monday while crews complete the demolition. Drivers in the area will need to exit Waco Street and stay on the frontage road until the next available exit, TxDOT said. According to the news release, the project will also widen existing sidewalks from 4 to 8 feet and the bike lanes from 4 to 5 feet.

Houston police cruiser catches fire, flips during chase

HOUSTON – A Houston police cruiser caught fire and flipped early Friday morning during a chase on the city’s east side. Bruce said the officer tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver sped away and the officer gave chase. Bruce said about three minutes into the chase, the officer’s cruiser hit a pothole and caught fire. The officer lost control of the cruiser, and the vehicle flipped onto its side, Bruce said. Bruce said the driver that prompted the chase is still being sought.

I-10 East Freeway reopens after 18-wheeler hits bridge

HOUSTON – A section of Interstate 10 East Freeway that was closed Tuesday morning after an 18-wheeler hit a bridge in Houston’s Fifth Ward has reopened. The crash was reported about 3:30 a.m. on the westbound side of the freeway near Waco Street. By 7:40 a.m., all westbound lanes had reopened to traffic. Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Tuesday, December 17, 2019Houston police said the big rig hit the bridge causing concrete and debris from the damage to fall onto the freeway. Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation conducted an inspection of the bridge before reopening the area to traffic.

Cypress grandmother shot in face while driving on East Freeway

HOUSTON – A Cypress grandmother is grateful to be alive Thursday after she was shot in the face while driving on the East Freeway near Lockwood Drive. Sanjuana Viezca was on the East Freeway, driving 65 miles an hour, headed to her sister’s house Sunday afternoon. “I felt something on my face," Viezca said. "Something hit me ... and I say, ‘Oh, my God! A cat scan revealed she’d been shot in the face and the bullet was still lodged in her lower left jaw.

Restaurant Report Card: Roaches and mouse droppings

HOUSTON – The buffet was bustling when we stopped by Cafe Ko on the feeder of the East Freeway near Normandy. Davis told her about what the mouse inspectors found stuck on a sticky pad in the restaurant and mouse droppings. The hostess excused herself to call a manager, but after that phone call, she just told Davis to "come back next time." On the Katy Freeway near Barker Cypress, inspectors found a roach on the dish machine at the El Rancho Mexican Restaurant. We're serving up A's this week to Table 19 in the 632 West 19th Street and Whataburger on the Katy Freeway near North Dairy Ashford.

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