Wrong-Way Crash Leaves Two Drivers Dead

Houston, TX (2/18/2021) – A wrong-way crash killed two people overnight at the North Beltway and Veterans Memorial in Houston.

Police stated around 12:15 a.m., a black car was traveling in the wrong direction, going westbound in the eastbound lanes causing a head-on collision with another car.

One driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The second driver was pronounced dead at the hospital.

This collision caused the area to be shut down for more than two hours.

At this time, it is unknown what caused the driver to enter the North Beltway the wrong way.

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

Houston Car Accident Attorneys

According to the FHWA, in the United States, WWD crashes result in 300 to 400 people killed each year on average, representing approximately 1 percent of the total number of traffic-related fatalities that occur annually. Although this is a small percent, these crashes have the deadliest consequences, such as the case above. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident with a wrong-way driver, immediately contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call car accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout at (713) 987-7111 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source: ABC 13

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