Houston, TX
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Sat, 05/10/2014A Mother's Day outing on the water turned into a devastating tragedy for one local family.
Complete Harris County, TX accident reports and news.
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Houston, TXAccidents in Harris County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Harris County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Harris County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Harris County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Most recent accident reports
Houston, TX
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Tue, 04/29/2014A driver was killed after crashing into an 18-wheeler Wednesday morning.
Investigators said the driver of the 18-wheeler was driving on Farrell Road near East Hardy Road in Northeast Harris County around 1 a.m.
Houston, TX
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Mon, 04/28/2014A motorcyclist died in a traffic crash late Tuesday night near Interstate 10 in east Harris County.
The wreck occurred about 10:45 p.m. in the 16600 block of Market Street near the East Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Houston, TX
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Fri, 04/25/2014A man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a deadly crash on the Gulf Freeway near Hobby Airport.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday near Airport Boulevard.
Houston, TX
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Thu, 04/24/2014Two juveniles were hit by a car near a high school in Katy, according to Harris County deputies.
Houston, TX
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Wed, 04/23/2014One child was killed in a horrible accident along the Gulf Freeway Thursday afternoon.
It happened on the northbound lanes of I-45 near Highway 146 at around noon.
Houston, TX
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Tue, 04/22/2014A 47-year-old woman died Wednesday night in a traffic crash when a pickup driver leaving another wreck ran a red light in south Houston.
The crash occurred about 8:45 p.m. in the 7500 block of the South Freeway service road near Holly Hall, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston, TX
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Sat, 04/19/2014A Houston-area driver has died after being hit by a vehicle when she stopped to help look for a passenger's keys that were accidentally tossed out a window.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says 54-year-old Cheryl Ann Jefferson of Houston was killed in Sunday afternoon's accident.
Houston, TX
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Thu, 04/17/2014Police are investigating if a medical emergency caused an elderly woman to crash her vehicle in southeast Houston.
It happened around 9 p.m. Friday in the 10000 block of Almeda Genoa.
Houston, TX
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Thu, 04/17/2014A motorcyclist is dead after a wreck in northeast Harris County.
It happened in the 7500 block of Furay as a pickup truck was heading eastbound on Furay. Authorities say the truck was making a left turn when a motorcycle rider slammed into its rear.
Houston, TX
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Thu, 04/17/2014A child is dead and several are injured in a four-vehicle accident, according to officials.
The Cy Fair Volunteer Fire Department said one of the cars involved in the accident caught fire on Highway 290 at Mason.
Houston, TX
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Wed, 04/16/2014One person was injured after an accident in west Houston Thursday.
It happened in the 18000 block of South Park View Drive.
The speed limit there is 30 miles per hour, but police believe the woman behind the wheel was driving much faster.
Houston, TX
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Tue, 04/15/2014Houston police say the missing elderly man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease was killed in an accident on the North Freeway.
Officials say Leonard Kendall, 71, was last seen on Monday in the 8900 block of Deer Trail Drive in north Houston.
Houston, TX
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Fri, 04/11/2014A driver in northwest Harris County is facing intoxication manslaughter charges after causing a fatal wreck.
It happened on the feeder road of Beltway 8 near Sharmon.
Houston, TX
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Fri, 04/11/2014Officials say a man is dead after he crashed his motorcycle in southeast Houston.
It happened around 9 p.m. Saturday in the 6800 block of E. Orem Drive.
Police say the 24-year-old man was speeding on a motorcycle when he lost control going over a bridge near E. Mykawa.