Two Killed, One Critically Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 99 at U.S. 290 in Harris County
Harris County, TX. (February 17, 2023)- Two people were killed, and another was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on February 15, 2023, in Harris County, Texas. The accident occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. in the 14100 block of W. Grand Parkway near U.S. 290. Police reported that the driver of a 2009 Toyota Camry was exiting the ramp when another vehicle abruptly braked in front of them. The Camry driver swerved to the left to avoid hitting the vehicle where it struck a 2020 Toyota 4Runner occupied by the victims. The impact caused the 4Runner to hit the wall and fall over the guardrail where it landed on its roof. The Camry also struck a Volkswagen sedan. The driver of the 4Runner was pronounced dead at the scene. The 9-month-old and 3-year-old passengers in the 4Runner were transported to an area hospital where the 9-month-old later succumbed to their injuries. The 3-year-old remains in critical condition. Both children were in car seats at the time of the crash. The drivers of the Camry and Volkswagen were uninjured in the crash. No further details have been provided at this time. The crash remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Texas
In 2016, reports indicate that at least one person sustained injuries every two minutes after being involved in a car crash on Texas roads. The most common causes of vehicle collisions have remained the same over the years, which include distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving, and aggressive driving. When victims lose their lives in collisions, due to the negligent actions of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.
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