1 killed in crash on Highway 290 outbound near Barker Cypress, sheriff's office says

Authorities shut down the freeway at 8 a.m. to investigate, but are now letting one of traffic move through.
Thursday, August 24, 2023
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- One person was killed in a crash involving two vehicles on Highway 290 outbound near Barker Cypress, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said Thursday morning.

The crash was listed on Houston TranStar at about 6:30 a.m. One outbound lane was open until just before 8 a.m., when authorities shut down the freeway.

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About an hour later, authorities opened one lane again.

According to the office's post, one person was dead at the scene.

It wasn't immediately known what led to the crash.
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You can take Hempstead as an alternate route.

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