1 killed, HCSO sergeant injured in fatal crash on I-45 N northbound and W Gulf Bank, officials say

Sunday, January 29, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A major crash on the North Freeway was reported Sunday morning where one person died and a Harris County sergeant was injured, officials said.

The video featured above is ABC13's 24/7 livestream channel.

Drivers should expect delays on I-45 N northbound between W. Gulf Bank and Mt. Houston Road.
[Ads /]
The crash was reported on the HOV lane at about 5:45 a.m. by Houston Transtar.

Houston Metro officials said one person was killed in the crash, and a few others were transported to the hospital, although an exact number was not given.

In later update, Harris County Sheriff's Office Assistant Chief Tommy Diaz said a sergeant was injured in the crash on his way to work.



Diaz said this was due to a probable wrong way driver. The sergeant was reportedly transported for treatment.



Closures along the freeway include the left shoulder, center, and HOV lanes, as well as the opposing left shoulder and one opposing mainlane.
[Ads /]
Sign up for traffic alerts that are sent straight to your phone through our ABC13 app. Manage your notifications from the settings tab.

Live traffic map
Copyright © 2024 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.