Driver killed in crash with Union Pacific train in southwest Houston, police say

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A driver is is dead after a collision involving a vehicle and a Union Pacific train in southwest Houston on Tuesday.

Houston police said the deadly crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. at 13100 Almeda Road.

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Initially, police said no one was injured, but in a later update, police said a 36-year-old man was killed in the crash.

According to HPD, the man, who was driving a gray Chevrolet Equinox, was exiting the driveway of a business and failed to yield the right of way as he crossed the train tracks. That's when the train, which was traveling northbound, struck his vehicle.



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The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
SkyEye hovered over the scene on Tuesday and spotted heavy law enforcement presence.
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