Three vehicle crash kills one person in Waller County, Texas

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WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Two people were killed on the Katy Freeway after a major crash near Brookshire.

Houston TranStar verified the three-vehicle crash happened on I-10 at FM-359 at about 7:50 a.m.

The eastbound lanes are open after being blocked for hours as crews worked to clear the major wreck.

It is unclear what led to the crash, but TxDOT officials said two people died due to their injuries from the crash.

One of the victims was flown to the hospital before they died, according to Brookshire police.

Although details are limited, Houston TranStar officials reported the three-vehicle crash involved a heavy truck.

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Young Montgomery County Fire Fighter killed in crash in Montgomery County, Texas

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Just after 2:30 pm Thursday Montgomery Fire Department was dispatched to a reported major accident on FM 149 near FM 1375 in far Northwest Montgomery County. While en route firefighters learned that is was a motorcycle crash and CPR was in progress. When word came it was one of their own. They arrived on the scene to find one of their own firefighters about 20 feet off the roadway with a friend and others performing CPR. They immediately went to work on him until MCHD arrived and took over. He was eventually pronounced deceased on the scene. The 24-year-old firefighter had been off work and was enjoying a ride on his 2017 Honda motorcycle through the Sam Houston National Forest. As he approached a curve between Osbourne Road and FM 1375 he lost control, leaving the roadway. He was ejected. DPS investigated the crash. Montgomery County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Wayne Mack ordered Eickenhorst Funeral Directors to transport the firefighter to the Montgomery County Forensic Center on Carl Pickering Memorial Drive. His body was escorted by both law enforcement and fire trucks from Montgomery. They were met at the Forensic Center by many other departments, both law enforcement, EMS, and FIrefighters who formed a wall of honor as he was taken into the Forensic Center. Please keep Montgomery Firefighters and this young man’s family in your prayers.

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Two separate crashes in east Harris County result in fatalities

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HARRIS COUNTY – Deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating two fatal crashes in east Harris County that left two people dead Saturday morning.

According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the first crash, which happened in the 14900 block of Beaumont Highway near Highway 90, involved two vehicles. One of the vehicles was reportedly engulfed in flames.

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One person was killed after crash on Beaumont Highway in Harris County

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One person was killed after a fiery crash in northeast Harris County Saturday morning, according to deputies.

The video above is ABC13’s 24/7 livestream.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at 14990 Beaumont Highway near the Sheldon area.

Although details are limited, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said one person died at the scene, and a second person was transported to the hospital in an unknown condition.

Old Beaumont Highway is shut down in both directions due to the crash. Drivers going westbound are being rerouted to the Beltway, and eastbound drivers at Sheldon.

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A 14-year old child was hit by a car in northwest Harris County

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway in north Houston after a 14-year-old was hit by a car in northwest Harris County, deputies said.

The video above is from ABC13’s live streaming channel.

Heavy police presence could be seen in the 2800 block of Northcrest Drive near Grand Parkway as deputies were on the scene.

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