Passenger killed after 18-wheeler loses tire, strikes vehicle on Katy Freeway
Photo of the vehicle involved in the crash (Source: Harris County Constable Precinct 5)
KATY, Texas - One person is dead following a crash on the Katy Freeway on Thursday night.
According to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Office, an 18-wheeler was traveling eastbound when it lost a tire, bounced into the westbound lanes near Bunker Hill, and struck a vehicle traveling on the freeway.
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We're told the vehicle veered across all six lanes of the freeway and struck the outside wall, heading westbound.
Officials said a front-seat passenger in the vehicle was killed.
The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials said the 18-wheeler did continue eastbound without stopping.
All westbound lanes in the area are currently closed due to the crash.