A crash at 5816 Alder Drive in Harris County sent a driver to the hospital Friday morning. The wreck happened around 11:20 AM on what turned into a busy day across the region — Harris County saw 13,489 incidents over the past 30 days, with 8 of those fatal.
The driver was hurt in the collision. Crews responded and cleared the roadway, which is a residential area not typically prone to major traffic backups. Because Alder Drive sits in a quieter neighborhood setting, the impact remained localized rather than cascading across a broader corridor.
No additional details on vehicle count, lane closure duration, or the circumstances leading to the wreck are available at this time. The incident was cleared by midday, and traffic returned to normal flow.
If you witnessed the crash or have information about what happened, contact Harris County authorities. Stay safe out there.
Update (12:25 PM CT): The major crash at 5816 ALDER DRIVE, first reported at 11:20 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
5816 ALDER DR
Harris County, Texas
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