TxDOT builds new bypass to ease Cypress Creek Bridge reconstruction woes
The Texas Department of Transportation created a temporary IH-45 North Freeway southbound frontage road bypass between Cypresswood and FM 1960 is now open to drivers. It will provide continuous passage for those on the North Freeway southbound feeder road trying to access FM 1960.
HCSO: Driver dies in fiery wreck after crashing into utility pole in Humble
HUMBLE, Texas โ A driver was killed in a violent crash Saturday morning in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriffโs Office. At approximately 2:20 a.m. a man driving westbound in the 8800 block of FM 1960 RD E. in Humble failed to stay in a single lane, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole. On impact, the Honda Accord spun clockwise and came to rest in the grass just north of the pole, where it then caught fire, according to deputies. The man was declared dead at the scene. This case remains under investigation by the Harris County Sheriffโs Office Vehicular Crimes Division.
Deadly crash closes FM 1960 in Atascocita
HOUSTON โ A person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on FM 1960 in Atascocita, authorities said Wednesday. Law enforcement officers are working in the 5700 block of FM 1960 Road East, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4. All lanes are closed. Authorities are asking for people to avoid the area.
2 men killed after car goes under 18-wheeler in north Harris County, deputies say
HOUSTON โ An investigation is underway after two men died when their car went under an 18-wheeler in north Harris County Sunday, deputies said. Deputies said the incident happened on FM 1960 near Richey Road around 10:30 p.m. According to deputies, the big rig was trying to make a U-turn when a sedan went under it. Investigators said they found open containers in the car and the driver didnโt have their lights on.
ASK 2: Some of the road signs on FM 1960 in the Humble area are virtually unreadable. Whatโs being done?
HUMBLE, Texas โ At KPRC 2, weโre dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Some of the road signs on FM 1960 in the Humble area are virtually unreadable. Viewers say, โthe one at FM 1960 and Timber Forest is particularly bad.โRepresentatives with TXDOT tell me that Harris county has been known to put up road signs here. The lettering on the road name sign seems to be wearing-off and hard to read.
3 killed in overnight traffic incidents across greater Houston area
HOUSTON โ Three people are dead after they were involved in separate traffic incidents across the greater Houston area. Deputies said the person came out of the woods in the area and tried to cross 1960 when he was hit by the first vehicle. Shortly after being hit by the first vehicle, the person was hit by at least one other vehicle. Man killed in sing-car crash in Needville on Feb. 11, 2020 (KPRC 2)Needville fatal crashHours later, a man died after he crashed into a tree in Fort Bend County. It is unknown if rain was a factor, but it had been raining in the area earlier in the night.
Driver dies after crashing into truck in Northwest Harris County
HOUSTON โ Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in Northwest Harris County. Officials say it happened when a man slammed into the back of a pickup on the 3400 block of FM 1960 around 2 a.m. Sunday. His car flipped over and he was partially ejected, killing him on scene. No one in the truck was hurt.