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  • Man changing tire on stalled car fatally struck by second vehicle near Eldridge Parkway, HPD says

    Man changing tire on stalled car fatally struck by second vehicle near Eldridge Parkway, HPD says

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    HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A person has died following a crash on the Katy Freeway in the early morning hours of Saturday, according to the Houston Police Department.

    The crash happened near the city’s Energy Corridor District around 1 a.m.

    Police said the victim was stalled in a flowing lane of traffic in the westbound lanes near the Eldridge Parkway exit, changing a flat tire when another car came from behind and hit the man.

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    Video captured at the scene showed the cars with heavy damage to the front end, showing just how hard the cars collided with each other.

    The man who was hit was pronounced dead at the scene, according to HPD.

    Police said the other vehicle’s driver and other witnesses stayed on the scene and were interviewed by officers.

    All the main lanes were shut down as officers worked to clear the scene.

    SEE ALSO: Driver changing tire killed when repeat DWI offender slams into him on 610: Officials

    Officials warn drivers not to leave their cars if they break down while driving on busy roads. However, if it is safe, move the vehicle to the shoulder or a nearby parking lot.

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  • 13 Alert Traffic: U.S. 90 Alt closed between Hiram Clarke and Chimney Rock/Fort Bend Tollway

    13 Alert Traffic: U.S. 90 Alt closed between Hiram Clarke and Chimney Rock/Fort Bend Tollway

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    HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A Gridlock Alert could impact your morning commute between Fort Bend County and Harris County on Wednesday morning.

    U.S. 90 Alternate is closed in both directions from Hiram Clarke to Chimney Rock/Fort Bend Tollway.

    Officials say crews are working to repair a bridge joint. The total closure began at 6 p.m. Tuesday is expected to reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

    While feeder roads are open and police officers are on site directing traffic, drivers should expect delays.

    Drivers can take Almeda, West Belfort, SH-288, or the Southwest Freeway as an alternate route.

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  • All NB lanes of I-610 W. Loop reopen at I-10 after HPD Lt. hit and killed pedestrian, police say

    All NB lanes of I-610 W. Loop reopen at I-10 after HPD Lt. hit and killed pedestrian, police say

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    HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The northbound lanes of the I-610 West Loop were closed near the I-10 Katy Freeway after a deadly crash early Thursday morning, causing major traffic delays.

    The northbound mainlanes reopened at 7 a.m., nearly five hours after the fatal crash.

    Houston police said an off-duty lieutenant, who they believe was on his way home, hit and killed a person crossing the freeway around 2:25 a.m.

    Investigators said they don’t know why the pedestrian was trying to cross the freeway when they were hit and killed.

    The off-duty lieutenant was driving an unmarked city vehicle during the crash, HPD said. After the initial impact, an SUV hit the lieutenant’s car.

    Police said the two people inside the SUV and the lieutenant were not hurt.

    “It is going to be an ongoing investigation that will last several hours,” Asst. Chief Adrian Rodriguez said. “We are still waiting on several investigators to arrive at the scene and it will take time to process the scene.”

    The lieutenant will be placed on administrative leave as the investigation into what exactly led up to the crash continues.

    So far, police have not revealed the age, gender, or identity of the person who was killed. The lieutenant is around 44 years old and has 14 years of service, according to HPD.

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  • Family of 5 hit by truck were waiting to cross Beechnut at La Roche Lane, police say

    Family of 5 hit by truck were waiting to cross Beechnut at La Roche Lane, police say

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    HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A family of five, including a 3-month-old, is in critical condition after a vehicle veered out of its lane and hit the family members who were waiting to cross the street in southwest Houston, police said.

    Two vehicles were involved in the crash at about 8 a.m. in the 7900 block of La Roche at Beechnut, according to HPD Midwest Division Commander Zachary Becker.

    “It was a chain reaction where one of the vehicles left the roadway and hit the family,” Becker said

    SkyEye was at the scene of the crash and captured video of the vehicles — a gray truck that flipped over, and a gray SUV.

    The SUV ran a stop sign on La Roche Lane, crossing Beechnut, and hit the truck, which was going down Beechnut, according to Harris County Vehicular Crimes Division Chief Sean Teare. That’s when Teare said the truck rolled over and hit the family.

    One driver was in each of the vehicles, Becker said.

    The two adults, a mother and a relative, and three children were standing at the corner waiting to cross the street when they were allegedly hit.

    There is a 3-month-old, a 16-month-old, and a 3-year-old. All five are expected to survive, according to Teare.

    HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division investigators are out at the scene. Becker said at this time, it’s unclear if intoxication was a factor.

    ABC13’s Courtney Fischer was at the scene and saw a man handcuffed and put in the back of an HPD car. He was cooperating with police and did not appear to be intoxicated. His connection to the crash is unclear.

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