Accident News

10-Year-Old Boy Hit by Car on Chestnut Street in Lufkin

10-Year-Old Boy Injured in Lufkin Pedestrian Accident on Chestnut Street Lufkin, Texas (May 10, 2021) – A 10-year-old boy was hit by a car Sunday morning in Lufkin, according to the police. The accident occurred around 8:55 a.m., May 9, in the 600 block of Chestnut Street. Police said the boy had snuck out of his nearby home to buy his mom a Mother’s Day gift at Dollar General in Chestnut Village. As he was crossing the street to go home after [...]

6-Year-Old Hit, Killed by ATV on Tyrrell Park in Beaumont 

6-Year-Old Injured in Beaumont ATV-Pedestrian Accident on Tyrrell Park Beaumont, Texas (May 10, 2021) – A 6-year-old boy was hit and killed by an ATV Saturday night in Beaumont, according to the police. The deadly accident happened just after 7:00 p.m., May 8, in the 5000 block of Tyrrell Park. Police said a 36-year-old man was driving an ATV in the park when he struck the child. The child was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.  The ATV driver was arrested [...]

Hector Saldarriaga Killed in Hit-and-Run on Galveston Road in Houston

Hector Saldarriaga Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Galveston Road Houston, Texas (May 10, 2021) – The bicyclist who was killed on Saturday in a hit-and-run crash in Houston has been identified as Hector Saldarriaga, 61, according to the police. The deadly accident happened on May 8, on Galveston Road near Ellington Airport. Police said Saldarriaga was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a suspected drunk driver. Saldarriaga was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, Crystal Reyes, 37, fled the scene [...]

2 Injured in 18-Wheeler Crash on I-45 in Ellis County

Two Injured in Ellis County Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 45 Ellis County, Texas (May 9, 2021) – Two people were injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Ellis County, a local news source reported. The crash happened just before 5:00 a.m. on Interstate 45. According to the report, the crash involved an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck. The 18-wheeler, which was hauling soda, turned on its side and caught fire on an overpass after the collision. Two people in the pickup were taken [...]

Crystal Reyes Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Galveston Road in Houston

Crystal Reyes Arrested in Fatal Houston Bicycle Accident on Galveston Road Houston, Texas (May 9, 2021) – According to the police, a woman has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead on Saturday in Houston. Crystal Reyes, 37, was arrested and has been charged with intoxication, manslaughter, and failure to stop and render aid. The deadly accident happened on May 8, in the 12400 block of Galveston Road. Police said Reyes was driving a white F-150 when [...]

2 Killed in Car Accident at E. Harrison Avenue and 6th Street in Harlingen

Man and 10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Harlingen Two-Vehicle Crash at E. Harrison Avenue and 6th Street Harlingen, Texas (May 9, 2021) – Two people were killed, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Harlingen, according to a local news source. The crash happened around 12:00 a.m., at the intersection of E. Harrison Avenue and 6th Street. According to the report, the crash involved a Chevrolet and a Buick.  The Buick driver, a man, was pronounced dead at [...]

4 Injured in Major Crash on Hwy 281 in San Antonio

Four Injured in San Antonio Car Crash on South Highway 281 San Antonio, Texas (May 9, 2021) – According to the police, four people were injured Saturday night in a traffic accident in San Antonio. The crash occurred on May 8, on South Highway 281. Police said a pickup truck rear-ended an 18-wheeler on the highway. Another pickup truck struck a pedestrian at the same location. One man was airlifted to University Hospital in critical condition. Three other men were taken to the Brooke [...]

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on North Freeway in Houston

Man Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) Houston, Texas (May 9, 2021) – A man was killed last week Sunday in a hit-and-run crash in Houston, according to the police. The deadly accident happened around 5:35 a.m., May 2, in the 8900 block of North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45). Police said a minor crash occurred in the northbound lanes, and a few minutes later, a gold Honda Accord struck a black Hyundai, which was involved [...]

Man Hit by Bus on Main Street in Houston

Man Injured in Houston Bus-Pedestrian Accident on Main Street near Underwood Houston, Texas (May 9, 2021) – A man was severely injured Saturday night after being struck by a bus in downtown Houston, according to the authorities. The accident happened just after 10:00 p.m., May 8, on S. Main Street near Underwood. Authorities said a bus was traveling southbound on the street when the man stepped out in front of it and was hit. Firefighters responded to the scene and freed the man. [...]

80-Year-Old Woman Killed in Car Crash on Fannin Street in Houston

80-Year-Old Woman Killed in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Fannin Street at Pressler Houston, Texas (May 9, 2021) – An 80-year-old woman was killed last month in a two-vehicle crash in Houston, according to the police. The fatal crash occurred around 5:35 p.m., April 27, at the intersection of Fannin Street and Pressler. Police said a silver Chevrolet Camaro was traveling eastbound in the 1000 block of Pressler at the 6900 block of Fannin Street while a silver Chevrolet Captiva was traveling northbound [...]