A major crash occurred at War Memorial Drive and N Eldridge Parkway on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:11 PM.
According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor near this intersection has seen 35 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 14 crashes at this location. The hit-and-run rate in the area stands at 11.6% over the same period.
Responding officers worked to clear the scene. Conditions at the time were broken clouds and 81 degrees.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 19, 2026.
3501 WAR MEMORIAL DR @ 3601 N ELDRIDGE PKWY
Harris County, Texas
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