One dead in 18-wheeler accident on Katy Freeway at Grand Parkway

The Houston Chronicle is reporting a fatal 18-wheeler accident that occurred this morning around 2:00 a.m. on the Katy Freeway (I-10) westbound near the Grand Parkway. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating and a cause of the accident was not included in the Chronicle's report. Three feeder road lanes near the wreck were closed as emergency responders worked the scene.

Update 1: Channel 11's story states that the accident victim is a woman who was driving a gold-colored Buick sedan.  The Buick struck the rear of the 18-wheeler's trailer at an intersection on the Katy Freeway feeder road. Channel 2's report is here, and states the big rig was waiting at a red light at the time of the collision.

Photo credit: Channel 11 News Houston

Photo credit: Channel 11 News Houston

Photo credit: Channel 11 News Houston

Family hurt in major car accident on Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land

Two adults and three children were hospitalized after a serious car accident at 1:15 a.m. on the Southwest Freeway feeder at Grand Parkway in Sugar Land. According to Channel 11's report a white Ford pickup truck crashed into the side of a small, black-colored Nissan hatchback traveling northbound on Grand Parkway. Life Flight was called for at least one patient, others were transported by ground ambulance. The driver of the pickup was treated at the scene for minor injuries: the news story did not indicate which driver ran the red light. 

This is a scary accident for adults, never mind kids. I hope they all come through okay. 

Update: Channel 2's story on the accident states that four people were injured, and that the black colored vehicle is a Toyota Prius. The story states that the adults in the front seats of the hatchback both suffered broken legs. If the adults in the front seats are the children's parents, imagine trying to take care of kids when both parents have broken legs. Channel 13's article states that the adults in the car are the parents.

Photo credit: Channel 11 News

Daragh Carter