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.
Before this incident, the location logged 2 crashes over the prior 30 days.
37 new incidents have been logged at this location after this crash. Among the follow-on crashes, 20 were major.
Several of the incidents hit within days of one another.
That combined total ranks the location high among county incident sites.
Counts are current through August 22, 2026.
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