HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Authorities are investigating a major traffic incident that occurred on the Eastex Freeway on Friday evening. According to a report from the Citizen App, a white Kia Sportage was found abandoned at the scene of a crash at approximately 6:12 PM.
The incident, which took place at 22500 Eastex Fwy, is expected to cause significant delays for motorists in the area. Drivers are advised to avoid the vicinity and seek alternate routes if possible.
This is a developing story, and further details about the cause of the crash and any potential injuries are not yet known. Motorists should expect delays in the area as authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
In the month preceding this crash, 2 incidents had been documented here.
Since this crash, 45 additional collisions have happened at the same location. 22 have been logged as major collisions.
A stretch of consecutive days brought several crashes to this location.
Those numbers rank the location among the most incident-heavy stretches nearby.
Current through September 25, 2026.
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