Car Crashes Into Fire Truck In Houston, TX
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1-3-26 | ~12:00 a.m.
LOCATION: I-45 (Gulf Freeway) NB – near Exit 29 (F.M. 2351 Friendswood/Clear Lake City BLVD
AREA/CITY: Houston
DETAILS:
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HFD was assisting HPD with an unrelated crash investigation.
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A vehicle traveling at high speed hit the parked HFD truck.
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Two firefighters were injured and transported to the hospital. They are in stable condition.
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The driver of the striking vehicle is in critical condition.
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A DWI unit was requested to investigate possible impairment but the driver is currently incapacitated.
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There were no signs the driver attempted to brake before the crash.
- Please see SOT for more info.
HANDLING AGENCIES: HPD
SOT(s): Sgt. Barrow