On Saturday, a major Houston highway was closed due to an 18-wheeler accident˳ The accident occurred at around 8:30 a˳m˳ on Highway 290 near FM 1960˳ The 18-wheeler was traveling westbound when it crashed into the center median barrier, causing significant damage to the highway and the 18-wheeler˳
The driver of the 18-wheeler was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries˳ Fortunately, no other vehicles were involved in the accident˳
The accident caused the highway to be closed for several hours while crews worked to clear the debris˳ Traffic was diverted to the feeder roads while the highway was closed˳
The cause of the accident is still under investigation˳ However, it appears that the 18-wheeler may have been traveling too fast for the conditions˳ The truck driver may have been distracted or may have had a medical condition that caused him to lose control of the vehicle˳
The Houston Police Department is urging drivers to slow down and pay attention to the road˳ They are also reminding drivers to be aware of their surroundings and to watch for other vehicles˳
The 18-wheeler accident is a reminder of the danger that large trucks can pose on the roads˳ The Houston Police Department is working to ensure that all drivers remain safe on the roads˳
In the meantime, drivers should be aware that the highway is still closed and that traffic is being diverted˳ Drivers should also be aware of the potential for other accidents and take extra caution when driving˳
