Two People Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Wreck in Northeast Harris County

Harris County, TX (6/27/2021) – Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash in northeast Harris County on Sunday.

The wreck occurred around 4:30 p.m. when a car lost control on Beaumont Highway in the rain and crossed into oncoming traffic, where it was struck by a truck. 

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

Two others were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. 

The driver of the truck was charged with a DWI. 

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Inclement Weather Accidents

Unsafe weather conditions like snow, ice, fog, wind, dust, and other elements make it hazardous to drive on the roads, especially for truckers. According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year and 21% of these crashes are weather-related. For the case above, a rainstorm led to the death of two people and left two people injured. If you live in Houston or the surrounding areas and were injured in an accident, call the top-rated car accident lawyers at Sutliff & Stout today.

Our experienced car accident lawyers work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve if you were caught in an accident during bad weather. Call (713) 405-1263 and someone from our firm will be in touch with you to set up a free and confidential case evaluation.

Source: KHOU