Police investigate crash on Gulf Freeway after driver found with gunshot wound
Read full article: Police investigate crash on Gulf Freeway after driver found with gunshot woundPolice are investigating a two-vehicle crash on the Gulf Freeway in Galveston County after a driver was found with a gunshot wound.
Toddler hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Channelview
Read full article: Toddler hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in ChannelviewA 2-year-old child was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on North Brentwood Drive, and the toddler was transported by local emergency services to the hospital in an unknown condition. The driver involved in the incident stayed at the scene as authorities responded.
Off-duty FBCSO deputy dies, days after being struck by vehicle while helping stranded motorist
Read full article: Off-duty FBCSO deputy dies, days after being struck by vehicle while helping stranded motoristA Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Lewis, was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while assisting a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge in Houston. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is investigating. Deputy Lewis, who was in his personal vehicle at the time, was taken to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office expressed their support for Deputy Lewis and his family.
Authorities say pickup truck flees scene after pedestrian fatally struck in E. Harris County
Read full article: Authorities say pickup truck flees scene after pedestrian fatally struck in E. Harris CountyA 57-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in east Harris County near Cloverleaf. The incident occurred on Woodforest Boulevard, involving a possible white 2013-2018 Ram pickup truck that fled the scene. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reviewing surveillance video and seeking information from witnesses. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Vehicular Crimes or Crime Stoppers.
Driver ejected from vehicle after crashing into pole in northwest Houston
Read full article: Driver ejected from vehicle after crashing into pole in northwest HoustonA driver has been hospitalized after police say they were ejected from their vehicle after crashing into a pole in northwest Houston on Wednesday morning.
Driver crashes Corvette into building during police chase through northwest Houston
Read full article: Driver crashes Corvette into building during police chase through northwest HoustonA man and a woman were hospitalized after leading officers on a chase through northwest Houston early Thursday morning.
TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashes
Read full article: TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashesTxDOT and the UIL are calling on Texas teens to take the “Saved by the Belt” pledge after 132 unbuckled young people died in crashes in 2024.
Car drives through 4 yards, strikes home in Atascocita, constable deputies say
Read full article: Car drives through 4 yards, strikes home in Atascocita, constable deputies sayIn Atascocita, a red SUV drove through four yards and crashed into a home on Forest Timbers Drive, as reported by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. The incident resulted in non-life-threatening injuries, with emergency teams on site, and drivers are advised to avoid the area due to road clearing operations.
Fuel spill cleanup underway after box truck flips on East Freeway, no reported injuries
Read full article: Fuel spill cleanup underway after box truck flips on East Freeway, no reported injuriesA box truck flipped over on the westbound feeder road of the East Freeway near the beltway interchange in Harris County, causing a fuel spill. The Harris County Sheriff's Office, along with HazMat and Precinct 3 constable deputies, are on site managing the cleanup. Despite the incident, there are no reported injuries, and all freeway lanes remain open, though the westbound feeder past Sheldon Road and Market Street exit ramp is closed.
Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run in NW Harris County, deputies search for suspect
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run in NW Harris County, deputies search for suspectAuthorities in northwest Harris County are searching for suspects involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident where a silver Toyota Rav4 struck pedestrians Michael Shannon and Mack Quinn. Shannon died from his injuries while Quinn remains in stable condition. Deputies urge the public to help identify the suspect vehicle or driver, directing tips to the HCSO Vehicular Crimes Division or Crime Stoppers.
14-year-old bicyclist airlifted to hospital after crash on Highway 6
Read full article: 14-year-old bicyclist airlifted to hospital after crash on Highway 6A 14-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a Jeep Wrangler while attempting to cross Highway 6 near Pebble Lake Drive in northwest Harris County at 11:15 p.m. The driver remained on the scene, cooperated with authorities, and showed no signs of intoxication.
Search continues for suspect in fatal southeast Houston hit-and-run on Christmas Eve
Read full article: Search continues for suspect in fatal southeast Houston hit-and-run on Christmas EveThe search continues for the suspect(s) in the fatal hit-and-run of Erick Neftali Buruca, who was killed near his apartment in southeast Houston on Christmas Eve. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Buruca died three days after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Gulf Creek and South Loop East.
Pedestrian killed on Highway 288 after stepping into moving traffic
Read full article: Pedestrian killed on Highway 288 after stepping into moving trafficA fatal incident occurred on southbound Highway 288 near Southmore Boulevard when a male pedestrian, involved in a minor accident, stepped into moving traffic and was struck by a vehicle, resulting in his death. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication, while the investigation continues to determine if the pedestrian's actions were intentional or accidental.
Houston detective injured in stolen vehicle crash in Midtown
Read full article: Houston detective injured in stolen vehicle crash in MidtownA Houston detective was injured in a Midtown crash involving a stolen vehicle that overturned and caught fire. The incident began earlier in the day when the vehicle was reported stolen and later spotted by police, leading to a chase. The detective, unrelated to the chase, collided with the stolen car, resulting in minor injuries and burns, while the suspect, who escaped the burning vehicle, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges. Both the detective and the suspect were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
Suspect killed, 2 injured after AutoZone burglary and crash along Katy Freeway
Read full article: Suspect killed, 2 injured after AutoZone burglary and crash along Katy FreewayInvestigators say the suspects had just burglarized an AutoZone on Gessner Road, where they stole several car batteries before leaving the scene and crashing into a wall on the Katy Freeway
Man found guilty of manslaughter after Cinco Ranch HS freshman fatally struck by vehicle in crosswalk in 2023
Read full article: Man found guilty of manslaughter after Cinco Ranch HS freshman fatally struck by vehicle in crosswalk in 2023A man who was charged in a fatal collision that killed a freshman student at Cinco Ranch High School in 2023 has been found guilty of second-degree manslaughter.
Rider on dirt bike dies after colliding with pickup truck on Northwest Freeway
Read full article: Rider on dirt bike dies after colliding with pickup truck on Northwest FreewayDeputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal crash on the Northwest Freeway feeder road in northwest Harris County.
Person killed in crash after driver runs red light in Sugar Land
Read full article: Person killed in crash after driver runs red light in Sugar LandA fatal crash is under investigation in Sugar Land Sunday after a driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle just after midnight, according to police.
Teen killed, another critical after NE Houston shooting, crash
Read full article: Teen killed, another critical after NE Houston shooting, crashA shooting and crash in northeast Houston resulted in the death of one teenager and left another critically injured. Police believe the incident was linked to a drug deal gone wrong, with the teens being shot at in an apartment complex before crashing their SUV into a concrete barrier. The suspect is thought to have been driving a white sedan, though details remain scarce.
Pedestrian found dead in middle of road in apparant hit-and-run crash in southwest Houston
Read full article: Pedestrian found dead in middle of road in apparant hit-and-run crash in southwest HoustonA man was found dead in the middle of the street in southwest Houston on Friday morning in what officers believe was a hit-and-run crash.
Lawsuit filed against H-E-B, others after 4 Houston-area women killed in 18-wheeler crash
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against H-E-B, others after 4 Houston-area women killed in 18-wheeler crashA wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against H-E-B and its contracted trucking companies after an 18-wheeler struck a car on US Highway 87, killing four women from Houston.
Teen killed in minibike crash after pursuit with Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Teen killed in minibike crash after pursuit with Harris County Sheriff’s OfficeTeen killed after minibike pursuit with Harris County Sheriff's Office in northeast Houston; crash at Uvalde and Wallisville is under investigation.
Investigation continues after Houston METRO bus falls off 288 overpass
Read full article: Investigation continues after Houston METRO bus falls off 288 overpassA Houston METRO bus plunged off the Highway 288 overpass after being struck from behind, sending 13 passengers to hospitals. Witness reports raise questions about bus speed before crash.
Good Samaritan in kayak rescues infant, driver after crash into Dickinson Bayou
Read full article: Good Samaritan in kayak rescues infant, driver after crash into Dickinson BayouThe Dickinson Police Department is thanking an anonymous Good Samaritan for rescuing an infant and the driver of a vehicle which crashed into Dickinson Bayou.
19-year-old booked into jail after Huntsville police officer severely injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Read full article: 19-year-old booked into jail after Huntsville police officer severely injured in crash with stolen vehicleA 19-year-old suspect who authorities say severely injured a Huntsville police officer after crashing into his patrol car while driving a stolen vehicle has been booked into jail.
New year, no answers after Harris County hit-and-run death
Read full article: New year, no answers after Harris County hit-and-run deathA northwest Harris County father is entering the new year hoping for answers after his only son was killed in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run — even as he knows no explanation will ease the loss.
No charges filed in deadly Houston car chase incident
Read full article: No charges filed in deadly Houston car chase incidentHouston police released a man with no charges after he allegedly chased a woman by car, ran a stop sign and fatally struck a 43-year-old bystander on Corder Street in Houston's south side.
27-year-old woman charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed 3 on Grand Parkway
Read full article: 27-year-old woman charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed 3 on Grand ParkwayAuthorities in Fort Bend County have charged a 27-year-old woman in a fatal wrong-way crash that killed three people on the Grand Parkway over the weekend.
Man chasing woman down street with car fatally strikes bystander on Houston’s south side
Read full article: Man chasing woman down street with car fatally strikes bystander on Houston’s south sideA woman died after authorities say a man who had been in an argument with a different woman chased her down the street with his vehicle, but lost control and struck the bystander.
‘Incredibly proud’: Harris County Pct. 8 deputy saves woman trapped in burning car
Read full article: ‘Incredibly proud’: Harris County Pct. 8 deputy saves woman trapped in burning carThe Harris County Pct. 8 Constables Office is praising the actions of one of their deputies, which they say saved the life of a woman trapped in a burning car after a crash.
Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-run
Read full article: Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-runThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for a fatal hit-and-run in November that took the life of a 34-year-old man.
Six killed in Mexican Navy plane crash, salvage operation is now underway
Read full article: Six killed in Mexican Navy plane crash, salvage operation is now underwayCrews are back on the water Tuesday morning, continuing the search for one passenger who remains unaccounted for after a Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay while attempting to land at Scholes International Airport.
Man dies in fatal collision on Fred Hartman Bridge
Read full article: Man dies in fatal collision on Fred Hartman BridgeA fatal collision occurred on the Fred Hartman Bridge when a northbound pickup truck drifted over the line and struck a disabled vehicle towing a boat on the left shoulder. The driver of the striking pickup truck died, while the two brothers in the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
Huntsville police officer severely injured after patrol unit hit head-on by stolen vehicle
Read full article: Huntsville police officer severely injured after patrol unit hit head-on by stolen vehicleA Huntsville police officer is in critical condition after his patrol car was hit head-on by a driver in a stolen vehicle.
Multiple northbound lanes of I-69 closed at Bissonnet due to hazmat spill caused by earlier truck crash
Read full article: Multiple northbound lanes of I-69 closed at Bissonnet due to hazmat spill caused by earlier truck crashRight now, it is unclear what the hazardous material is, but traffic is moving very slowly in the area.
$2.5 million bond set for man accused in deadly wrong-way crash, armed carjackings on Gulf Freeway
Read full article: $2.5 million bond set for man accused in deadly wrong-way crash, armed carjackings on Gulf FreewayA man accused of causing a deadly crash and then committing a series of armed carjackings along the Gulf Freeway has been arrested and appeared in court Friday, where a judge set his bond at $200,000.
Fatal crash inside Houston’s Memorial Park shuts down Memorial Drive in both directions
Read full article: Fatal crash inside Houston’s Memorial Park shuts down Memorial Drive in both directionsHouston Police say Memorial Drive is shut down in both directions inside Memorial Park after a fatal crash Thursday evening.
Suspected drunk driver arrested after running red light, slamming into Bellair PD officer in SW Houston
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver arrested after running red light, slamming into Bellair PD officer in SW HoustonIt’s still unclear whether the officer was speeding or had his lights on before the crash.
Collision between train and 18-wheeler in Seabrook leaves no injuries; cleanup underway
Read full article: Collision between train and 18-wheeler in Seabrook leaves no injuries; cleanup underwayA Union Pacific train collided with a semi-trailer truck at a Seabrook, Texas railroad crossing, resulting in no injuries.
18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run that killed Galveston man riding bike
Read full article: 18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run that killed Galveston man riding bikeAn 18-year-old man has been arrested days after a man riding a bicycle was killed in a fatal hit-and-run in Galveston.
73-year-old woman killed on Westheimer Road days after being named in ‘Deadliest Roads in America’
Read full article: 73-year-old woman killed on Westheimer Road days after being named in ‘Deadliest Roads in America’The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ranked Westheimer Road as the number one road for pedestrian deaths between 2021 and 2023.
Pedestrian walking in North Freeway HOV lane struck, killed by METRO bus
Read full article: Pedestrian walking in North Freeway HOV lane struck, killed by METRO busMETRO police say a pedestrian, who was walking in the HOV lane on the North Freeway, was killed after being hit by a METRO bus early Monday.
Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licenses
Read full article: Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licensesThe Transportation Department’s new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver’s licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court.
Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicle
Read full article: Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicleThe Conroe Police Department said a 24-year-old man driving a motorcycle died after a crash with a Conroe ISD police vehicle Wednesday evening.
Video shows vehicle of interest tied to fatal shooting of 18-year-old man outside west Houston home
Read full article: Video shows vehicle of interest tied to fatal shooting of 18-year-old man outside west Houston homeHouston police are investigating after a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a car that crashed outside a home in West Houston.
Driver who crashed after leading HCSO deputies on chase thought he had warrants — but didn’t
Read full article: Driver who crashed after leading HCSO deputies on chase thought he had warrants — but didn’tA brief pursuit along I-59 ended in a crash Wednesday afternoon after a driver sped away from deputies during a traffic stop, according to officials with Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
2 Texas State Park police officers rescue 18-year-old trapped in burning car after crash in E. Harris County
Read full article: 2 Texas State Park police officers rescue 18-year-old trapped in burning car after crash in E. Harris CountyThe crash happened on Oct. 31 on Garrett Road, just outside of Sheldon Lake State Park in the eastern part of Harris County.
Family identifies 3-year-old killed in W. Houston crash as Mohammad Yahya Hasanzai
Read full article: Family identifies 3-year-old killed in W. Houston crash as Mohammad Yahya HasanzaiThe family of the 3-year-old child killed in a hit-and-run crash in Southwest Houston on Saturday night has identified him as Mohammad Yahya Hasanzai.
2-year-old in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in E. Harris County
Read full article: 2-year-old in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in E. Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at a complex at 14340 Wallisville Road in the eastern part of Harris County.
All lanes of W. Hardy Road closed in Spring after major auto-pedestrian crash
Read full article: All lanes of W. Hardy Road closed in Spring after major auto-pedestrian crashThe Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says all lanes of West Hardy Road are shut down in Spring after a major crash involving a pedestrian.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant hospitalized after patrol vehicle rear-ended
Read full article: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant hospitalized after patrol vehicle rear-endedThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a Sergeant with the agency is in the hospital recovering after his vehicle was rear-ended while he was responding to a stalled vehicle.
Woman sentenced to 11 years, 14 days in prison after manslaughter conviction in death of man on first date
Read full article: Woman sentenced to 11 years, 14 days in prison after manslaughter conviction in death of man on first dateA woman has been sentenced to 11 years and 14 days in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in a crash which caused the death of a man on a first date outside a Houston donut shop in 2023.