HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the East Freeway at Monmouth Drive on Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said that first responders were dispatched to the 17400 block of I-10 East in reference to the crash.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said initial information indicates that a White Jeep Wrangler and Red Ford Explorer were traveling eastbound on the freeway. Gonzalez said the Explorer was reportedly driving recklessly and hit the rear of the Jeep.
Authorities said the Explorer went down and crashed into an embankment. The male driver and the passenger of the Explorer were pronounced dead at the scene.
HCSO said the driver of the Jeep suffered minor injuries.
The victims’ identities were not immediately revealed by authorities.
HCSO said all eastbound lanes on I-10 were shut down as first responders worked the scene. At 4 p.m., authorities reopened one eastbound lane. Authorities advised motorists heading outbound to seek alternate routes.
Authorities advised motorists heading outbound to seek alternate routes.
SkyEye13 was over the scene Tuesday afternoon, capturing images of the deadly crash’s aftermath.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, two people are confirmed to be dead after a crash involving three vehicles on the East Freeway.
This is a developing story. Eyewitness News is continuing to gather facts.
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