4 Firefighters and Teenager Hospitalized After Houston Fire Truck Crash on Gulf Freeway near Bellfort

Houston, Texas (June 23, 2020) – Four firefighters and a teenager were injured Sunday night after a BMW crashed into a fire truck in Houston, a local news source reported.

The crash happened at about 9:30 p.m. on June 21, on the Gulf Freeway near Bellfort.

According to police, Houston firefighters were blocking a hit-and-run crash in the southbound lanes of the freeway when the fire truck was struck by an SUV.

Four firefighters who were inside the truck were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

A 15-year-old female passenger in the BMW was also taken to the hospital with major injuries.

No injuries were reported in the hit-and-run crash.

The crash closed the freeway.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of 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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