[01-28-2022] Harris County, TX – One Woman Killed, Two Others Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash near Midtown

According to Houston police, one unidentified woman was killed, and two others were injured after a pick-up truck drove the wrong way on a freeway ramp near Midtown early Friday morning, January 28, 2022.

According to authorities, the two-vehicle crash happened around 2:33 a.m. on the Travis Street exit ramp at Texas Spur 572 and U.S. Highway 59.

Officers responded to the crash scene after receiving reports of a two-car major crash.

Investigators say a white Ford F-150 went the wrong way on the northbound ramp, colliding with a black Lamborghini SUV.

According to police, three people were taken to a local hospital, where the woman, who was a passenger in the truck, died.

The truck driver was also taken to the hospital, where he is being questioned and held in custody, though no charges have been filed as of Friday afternoon.

According to an HPD spokesperson, the driver and passengers in the SUV suffered minor injuries.

At this time, there is no other information available.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Accidents involving vehicles are more common than you might imagine in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds (NHTSA). In the United States, an estimated 5.25 million people are injured or killed in car accidents every year.

Texas is the state with the most licensed drivers and the greatest number of open roads in the United States. Is it really that big of a deal, though, that the country’s most congested highway system is located here? Consequently, the number of car accidents in Texas is very high each year.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, over 3,500 people die, and 246,000 are injured in Texas traffic accidents each year.

After a car accident, whiplash and migraines are common symptoms. There are also instances of lacerations and soft-tissue injuries.

Harris County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Crash

Every time we get behind the wheel, we put our lives in danger without even realizing it. A car accident can happen at any time, and there is no way to predict when it will happen. Distracted drivers litter the roads of the United States.

If you have been injured in a car accident because of another driver’s negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Serious car accident injuries can result in astronomical medical bills, excruciating pain, and months’ worth of lost wages for the victims. Once your personal injury claim is settled, you will be free from all financial obligations.

Our Harris County car accident lawyer at Arash Law Texas will fight for your rights to the fullest extent possible. Please contact us as soon as possible if you’ve been in a car accident so that we can assist you. Call (888) 398-4017 right now to have a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer about your case.