A multi-vehicle collision today involving a Houston Police Department officer, an 18-wheeler, and another vehicle led to the closure of the US 290 frontage road near Hollister Street, causing significant disrupt in local traffic. According to Click2Houston, the incident occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m. on the feeder road while an officer was conducting a traffic stop.
Details on the events leading to the accident remain limited, but police confirmed that at least two, possibly three, individuals were transported to the hospital following the crash, including the HPD officer involved. The report from CW39 indicated that three people were injured, yet the severity of their injuries has not been made public. Whether the occupant of the black car involved in the accident were among those transported remains unclear.
Crews were seen working the scene, which resulted in the closure of several lanes along the US 290 feeder, including the left and right shoulders and three frontage road lanes. Drivers have been advised to expect delays in the area and are encouraged to seek alternate routes where possible.
Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Outbound lanes of the Highway 290 feeder road stay closed as the investigation unfolds. This is an ongoing story and more details are expected to be released once they are available.
