Texas

One Person Killed in Accident at West Sam Houston Tollway in Houston, TX

Published on: February 14, 2022

Date of Accident
February 13, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Texas 8 Beltway, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Houston Police are investigating a collision that killed a person at West Sam Houston Tollway in Houston, TX on February 13th, 2022. Police say the incident took place around 2:30 a.m. Initial reports suggest that a pair of vehicles were involved in a rear-end collision, one stopping in a right shoulder and the other partially in travel lane. One driver was said to be surveying the damage to his vehicle when he was struck by a third vehicle that police say is said to have been driving erratically. That vehicle then fled the scene and was later found three miles away at a gas station. Police did not say if the driver was also found there. The man struck suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Houston Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
West Sam Houston Tollway
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle traveling erratically struck a person and fled the scene

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