TRAFFIC HEADLINES
Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV in north Harris County
Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV in north Harris CountyA pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a gray SUV while attempting to cross Kuykendahl Road in north Harris County in an area without a crosswalk. The driver and passenger of the SUV were not injured, remained on the scene, and cooperated with authorities. The Harris County Sheriff's Office does not suspect impairment on the driver's part, and the incident is under investigation by the Vehicular Crimes Division.
One construction worker killed, one critically injured after crash on Crosby Freeway
Read full article: One construction worker killed, one critically injured after crash on Crosby FreewayA vehicle struck two construction workers on Crosby Freeway, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury. The driver, a man in his early 20s, showed no signs of intoxication and stopped shortly after the incident. Deputies confirmed sobriety with a field test and reported no charges are being filed currently. Both workers were airlifted to a hospital, with one succumbing to injuries.
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.
Notorious Houston Avenue bridge struck by oversized truck for first time in 2026
Read full article: Notorious Houston Avenue bridge struck by oversized truck for first time in 2026The Houston Avenue bridge that has long been a subject of discussion among Houstonians has been hit by an oversized truck for the first time in 2026.
Driver dies after crashing into tree in northeast Houston
Read full article: Driver dies after crashing into tree in northeast HoustonA driver died in a single-vehicle crash in northeast Houston early Sunday morning when a Honda Civic collided with a tree near Tidwell Road and Wayside Drive. The incident was reported at 3:43 a.m., with the driver found trapped inside the vehicle and not breathing, and was pronounced dead at the scene by the medical examiner's office.
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2 dead from Saturday morning vehicle fire on I-610
Read full article: 2 dead from Saturday morning vehicle fire on I-610A fatal vehicle fire occurred on I-610 near Mykawa Road in Houston early Saturday morning when a speeding white pickup truck crashed into freeway signage, igniting upon impact. Two passengers, both 18, died at the scene, while the driver was rescued by a passing Good Samaritan.
TxDOT updates I-45 North Houston project with rescheduled closures and detours
Read full article: TxDOT updates I-45 North Houston project with rescheduled closures and detoursTxDOT has released new updates on the progress of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project and its impact on Houston-area roadways.
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.
Precinct 4 deputies arrest more than 100 suspected drunk drivers during holiday crackdown
Read full article: Precinct 4 deputies arrest more than 100 suspected drunk drivers during holiday crackdownDeputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office stepped up patrols during the recent holiday season in an effort to curb impaired driving and prevent deadly crashes across Harris County Precinct 4, and the numbers show just how busy they were.
CenterPoint Energy employee dies after hours trapped in utility truck following 18-wheeler crash
Read full article: CenterPoint Energy employee dies after hours trapped in utility truck following 18-wheeler crashA multi-vehicle crash, including an 18-wheeler, were involved in a crash Friday morning on IH-160, according to Houston TranStar.
Her yard is a memorial: South Houston mom of teen Killed in DWI crash pleads to think twice this NYE
Read full article: Her yard is a memorial: South Houston mom of teen Killed in DWI crash pleads to think twice this NYEAs police increase DWI enforcement, a Houston mother remembers her teen daughter killed by a drunk driver and urges others to make the right choice.