Two Killed in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 288

Houston, Texas (December 23, 2020) – Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash Tuesday night in Houston, according to police.

The fatal crash happened just before 11:00 p.m., December 22, on the newly-opened Highway 288 express tollway.

Police said a vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when it crashed head-on into another vehicle.

The force if the impact flipped the wrong-way vehicle.

Both the wrong-way driver and her passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released.

The other driver was trapped in her vehicle. She was taken to the hospital with serious leg injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons for driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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