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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
HCSO said the driver of the Jeep suffered minor injuries.<\/p>\n
The victims’ identities were not immediately revealed by authorities.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
SkyEye13 was over the scene Tuesday afternoon, capturing images of the deadly crash’s aftermath.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Eyewitness News is continuing to gather facts.<\/p>\n
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