One Killed in Tomball 18-Wheeler Crash on FM 2978 near Hufsmith-Kohrville Road

Tomball, Texas – One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash involving an 18-wheeler carrying an oversized load in Tomball, according to the deputies.

The fatal crash happened in the 24999 block of FM-2978 near where the roadway becomes Hufsmith-Kohrville Road.

Deputies said a car drove under the oversized load, sheering the roof off. The 18-wheeler appeared to have been carrying large steel beams.

The car driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other people were taken to the hospital in fair condition.

The crash closed all northbound lanes of FM-2978.

The crash remains under investigation.

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