Wrong-way driver leaves cars mangled in crash on 59

Monday, November 27, 2017
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A wrong-way driver caused a major crash on the Southwest Freeway at Newcastle. It happened just after midnight on Monday.

Police say the wrong-way driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when he clipped a truck and hit another car. After that, two other vehicles were unable to avoid the crash.

In all, five vehicles were involved in the crash, including the suspect's.
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The wrong-way driver's vehicle and another car suffered extensive damage. Amazingly, no one was seriously hurt.

Meigha House witnessed the crash and called 911 right after it happened.
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"I stopped to see what was going on, to see if I could help or anything," said House.

Police believe the wrong-way driver was impaired. They took him to the hospital to be checked out. No word on whether he's been charged.



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