Vehicle passenger killed, driver injured, after loose semi tire crashes through windshield of car on Katy Tollway in Harris County, Texas

Modified Date: 
Fri, 04/14/2023 - 9:53am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Big rig driver kept going after losing tire that caused fatal accident, Texas cops say

“At approximately 8:30, it appears an 18-wheeler lost a tire while traveling eastbound on the Katy Freeway. The tire struck a car traveling westbound on the Katy Tollway, killing a passenger in the front seat,” Heap said.

Car passenger killed when 18-wheeler's tire flies across Katy Freeway, authorities say

An 18-wheeler was traveling eastbound on the Katy Freeway when it lost a tire. The tire bounced onto the westbound lanes of the freeway, hitting a KIA SUV that was on the Katy Tollway, and killing the passenger, authorities said.

Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
Katy Tollway