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Double Fatality on Eastex Freeway
Accidents, Breaking News, Harris County

Double Fatality on Eastex Freeway

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, on June 12, 2022, two people were killed in an afternoon collision when a Kia Soul and Dodge Ram pickup truck collided in the 11800 Block of the Northbound Eastex Freeway. Two others were transported a nearby hospital in fair condition. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Double fatality following street race in North Houston on Homestead Road
Accidents, Breaking News, Houston

Double fatality following street race in North Houston on Homestead Road

Sgt. David Rose with the Houston Police Department stated that according to witnesses, the pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed and may have been racing another vehicle headed southbound on Homestead Road. The driver of the truck lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a wooded area before catching on fire. Both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. The accident occurred around 10:00 p.m. on June 11, 2022 in the 10600 block of Homestead Rd.
Pedestrian killed in motor vehicle accident on Westpark in Southwest Houston while looking for cell phone
Accidents, Breaking News, Houston

Pedestrian killed in motor vehicle accident on Westpark in Southwest Houston while looking for cell phone

A pedestrian was killed after they were hit by a motor vehicle in the 8000 block of Westpark at about 3:40 a.m. on June 11, 2022. Houston Police are investigating. Update: Police say the victim was looking for her cell phone when she stepped out of the median and was struck by the vehicle. The driver was not intoxicated and is cooperating with police.