1 Injured in 18-Wheeler Crash on Katy Freeway at Washington Avenue in Houston

One Injured in Katy Freeway Truck Accident in Houston

Houston, Texas (July 24, 2018) – One person was hospitalized after a crash involving at least two 18-wheelers on Tuesday morning in Houston, according to the authorities.
The crash occurred shortly after midnight on the Katy Freeway at Washington Avenue.
Police said an 18-wheeler traveling on the freeway experienced a tire blow-out, causing its driver to pull over. Shortly after, a second 18-wheeler tried to drift away to avoid the stopped truck but ended up clipping it.
The impact sent the second 18-wheeler off the side of the freeway, where it crashed into a tree.
An SUV also swerved to avoid the debris and slammed into the 18-wheeler that had crashed into a tree.
The driver of the second 18-wheeler was transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
There were no other injuries reported from the incident.
The Houston Police Department is conducting an investigation into the crash.