16-Year-Old Killed in Kingwood 4-Vehicle Crash on US-59(Eastex Freeway)

Kingwood, Texas (November 11, 2020) – A 16-year-old boy was killed in a four-vehicle crash Tuesday evening near Kingwood, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 7:30 p.m., November 10, on US-59 (the Eastex Freeway) between Kingwood Drive and Townsen.

Police said a Mercedes broke down in the southbound lanes of the freeway, and both occupants exited the vehicle. The driver of a southbound Dodge pickup saw the Mercedes and stopped behind it.

A southbound Nissan pickup then rear-ended the Dodge and also hit another vehicle. The Nissan also rear-ended the Mercedes, pushing it across the median and into the feeder road.

A 16-year-old boy who was a passenger in the Nissan was killed in the crash. He was visiting from Honduras.

The Nissan driver was taken to the hospital for treatment.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.