Xuan Tran Killed in Harris County Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 6 near Hempstead Road

Harris County, Texas (October 24, 2021) – According to the deputies, one person was killed and four others were injured Saturday night in a wrong-way crash in Harris County.

The fatal crash was reported around 10:50 p.m., October 23, in the 13300 block of Highway 6 North near Hempstead Road.

Deputies said a Toyota Sienna minivan was traveling southbound on the highway when it crossed over the concrete median into the northbound lanes where it sideswiped a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

The Ford driver made an evasive maneuver and crossed into the southbound lanes, and nearly hit a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck.

The Chevrolet driver then attempted to avoid the Ford, crossed into the northbound lanes, and struck the minivan.

The driver of the minivan, Xuan Tran, was pronounced dead at the scene. His daughter was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver and a passenger in the Chevrolet were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The Ford driver was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The Chevrolet and Ford drivers were not intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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