HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (CW39) – A fatal crash involving a passenger vehicle and a box truck shut down the eastbound feeder road of North Sam Houston Parkway near Veterans Memorial Friday evening, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Authorities said the collision occurred near North Sam Houston Parkway West and Sharmon Road, in northwest Harris County. That’s where emergency crews responded to a heavily damaged sedan that became partially lodged underneath a box truck.
What happened?
According to Sheriff Gonzalez, Precinct 4 deputies responded to the crash shortly before 6 p.m. Preliminary information from the sheriff is that the driver of the sedan may have allegedy been traveling at a high rate of speed when the vehicle changed lanes and went partially underneath the rear of a box truck. Emergency crews arrived to find the driver trapped inside the severely damaged vehicle.
How did first responders release the trapped driver?
Fire department personnel worked alongside law enforcement officers to extricate the driver from the wreckage. Authorities confirmed the crash was fatal. No additional information about the victim has been released. Officials have not said whether anyone in the box truck was injured.
How did the crash impact traffic?
The crash prompted the closure of all eastbound feeder lanes along North Sam Houston Parkway West near Veterans Memorial.
Drivers in the area will have significant delays as investigators process the crash scene and emergency crews worked to clear the roadway. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the scene could be safely reopened.
What happens next?
Investigators will continue examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, including what factors may have contributed to the collision. Additional details, including the identity of the deceased driver, are expected to be released after next-of-kin notifications have been completed.
Community takeaway
Officials remind drivers to slow down, leave plenty of space between vehicles and avoid sudden lane changes, especially on busy Houston roadways. Safe driving habits can help reduce the risk of serious crashes…