Driver Dies in Sam Houston Tollway Crash in Harris County

Wrong-way Truck Driver Hits and Kills Mercedes Driver near Beltway 8 and U.S.59

Harris County, Texas (June 12, 2017) – According to Harris County deputies, a Mercedes driver was hit dead after being struck by a truck early Sunday morning in Harris County.
Deputies mentioned that the fatal incident took place at around 1:30 a.m., June 11, on the Sam Houston Tollway near Beltway 8 and U.S. 59.
The pickup truck was heading the wrong way on the Sam Houston Tollway when it crashed head-on into a Mercedes which then struck a third car.
A per the report, Mercedes car driver died on the crash site, and the passenger was taken to hospital in an unknown condition. The third car driver was not harmed.
The driver of the truck in was located the vehicle by the deputies, and the truck was in flames. The driver was transported to a hospital for unspecified injuries but is expected to survive.
Deputies say they suspect alcohol could be the cause of the accident.
The crash remains under investigation to determine the cause.\ If you or a loved has been injured in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact a Houston personal injury lawyer at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.