Early Monday morning, a car collided with a deer on Kingwood Drive in Harris County, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 9:07 PM on February 02, 2026.
According to the Citizen App, the car hit the deer in the 5100 block of Kingwood Drive. The severity of the collision has been described as "major," and motorists in the area should expect delays as authorities respond to the scene.
This is a developing story, and further details about any potential injuries or lane closures are not yet known. Drivers in the Kingwood area are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes if possible while the situation is being addressed.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
Before this incident, the location had little recent crash history.
Since this crash, 23 more incidents have occurred at this location. Among them, 13 were major crashes.
Some of those crashes occurred within days of each other.
The combined count places this stretch in the most active category in the area.
Reflecting incident data through September 20, 2026.
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