Grimes County: Major crash reported on Highway 249 northbound at FM 1774
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas - Authorities are on the scene of a major crash that occurred in Grimes County on Tuesday afternoon.
What we know:
Officials said the crash occurred on Highway 249 northbound at FM 1774 in Plantersville, Texas.
Officials said multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.
Authorities said the crash involved a GMC pickup towing a trailer.
Officials said the GMC driver crossed the center line, striking a Nissan Pathfinder that was traveling southbound. The GMC then continued northbound and struck a Chevrolet pickup with a trailer that was also traveling southbound.
That's when officials said, the driver hit a Honda Civic and also a Dodge van.
Authorities stated the only person injured was the driver of the GMC. That driver was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Downtown with critical injuries.
What we don't know:
Officials did not identify anyone involved in the crash.
It's unknown how long the roadway will be closed down.
The Source: Grimes County Sheriff's Office