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.
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.
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| Photo credit: Channel 11 News Houston |
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| Photo credit: Channel 11 News Houston |
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| Photo credit: Channel 11 News Houston |
