An 18-wheeler accident in Houston, Texas, has caused three fatalities and left two people injured˳ The crash happened on the Eastex Freeway at the intersection of the North Freeway around 11:30 p˳m˳ on Wednesday, August 12th˳
The 18-wheeler was traveling southbound on the Eastex Freeway when it collided with a pickup truck traveling eastbound on the North Freeway˳ The pickup truck was carrying five people, three of whom were killed in the crash˳ The two remaining occupants of the pickup truck were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries˳
The 18-wheeler driver was not injured in the crash and remained at the scene˳ He has been identified as a 44-year-old man from Houston and is cooperating with authorities˳ It is not yet known what caused the accident˳
The three people killed in the crash have been identified as a 26-year-old woman, a 25-year-old man, and a 19-year-old man, all from Houston˳ The two injured people are a 23-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, both also from Houston˳
The Houston Police Department is investigating the crash and they are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to come forward˳ They are also asking anyone who may have video or photos of the crash to come forward˳
This is the latest in a string of 18-wheeler accidents in Houston this year˳ In February, an 18-wheeler crashed into an apartment building, killing one person and injuring five others˳ In April, an 18-wheeler crashed into a bus, killing two people and injuring several others˳
The Houston Police Department is reminding drivers to be aware of their surroundings and practice safe driving habits˳ They are also asking people to be patient and understanding as they investigate this latest crash˳
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this tragic accident˳
