Houston, TX — July 12, 2024, one person was killed and another was injured in a wrong-way car accident at approximately 1:30 a.m. along Eastex Freeway.

According to authorities, the accident took place in the northbound lanes of I.H. 69, Eastex Freeway, in the vicinity of Kingwood Drive.

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Wrong-way Car Accident on Eastex Fwy. in Houston, TX

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, one vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of the freeway, resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle. One person who was involved in the wreck incurred fatal injuries as a result. The other victim suffered severe injuries, according to reports, and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of those involved—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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