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Grand Parkway wrong-way crash: Driver killed in 3-vehicle wreck

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Published  April 5, 2025 9:23am CDT
Harris County
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • A wrong-way driver died in a crash on the SH 99 Grand Parkway around 1 a.m. Saturday, HCSO says.
    • The sheriff's office says Kristin Watkins died at the scene.
    • Two other drivers were involved in the crash, but it's unclear if they sustained injuries.

HOUSTON - A wrong-way driver was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the SH 99 Grand Parkway early Saturday morning, authorities say.

Crash on the Grand Parkway

A three-vehicle crash on the SH-99 Grand Parkway.

What we know:

The crash occurred around 1 a.m. Saturday in the 6900 block of SH 99. 

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Kristin Watkins was driving a Nissan Altima eastbound in the westbound lanes when her vehicle collided with a Ford Ranger.

The Ranger rotated and was struck by a Volkswagen Atlas, officials say. The Ranger flipped over onto its roof.

Watkins was pronounced dead at the scene.

What we don't know:

It’s unclear if the other drivers sustained injuries in the crash.

The investigation continues

What's next:

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is continuing to investigate the crash.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

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