Driver suffered medical episode before crash that closed 610 West Loop, Bellaire PD said

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
610 West Loop SB closed at Southwest Freeway following crash
The southbound lanes of 610 West Loop are closed after a major crash at Southwest Freeway.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A driver is dead after suffering a medical episode while driving, which sparked a major crash on 610 West Loop, according to police.

At about 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, Bellaire police received a call of a crash on the southbound lanes of the West Loop at Southwest Freeway.

Police told ABC13 that the person's medical episode contributed to their death. After the crash, the victim was taken to a hospital, where they died.

At least four vehicles were involved in the crash, but no other injuries were reported.

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