Recent News for Accidents in Houston

Below you will find the latest updates on the most serious vehicle crashes and other major accidents in and around Houston, Texas. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Houston, please call The Callahan Law Firm for a no-cost consultation. To keep up with the latest traffic information, click here to see Live Twitter Updates.

Ensuring Safety in the Backseat: Protecting Lives in Pickup Trucks
January 5, 2024 | Michael S. Callahan

As the popularity of large pickup trucks grows for both work and personal use, safeguarding the well-being of all passengers has never been more crucial. Shockingly, recent tests carried out by the esteemed Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have exposed a troubling truth: certain popular pickup trucks fail to…

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Navigating the Path to Justice: Understanding Texas Pedestrian Crashes
November 9, 2023 | Michael S. Callahan

Walking around during an average day is an essential part of our daily lives, whether going to work, running errands, or simply taking a walk with our dog. However, the inherent risks of being a pedestrian cannot be ignored, especially in a state as busy and vehicle-heavy as Texas. Understanding…

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Driving Blind: Understanding Super Fog Car Accidents and Steps To Take To Protect Yourself
October 31, 2023 | Michael S. Callahan

On Monday, October 23, 2023, a tragic multi-car pileup on Interstate 55 near New Orleans claimed the lives of 8 individuals and left 63 others injured. The cause? A phenomenon known as “super fog” which greatly reduced visibility on the roadway. As the dust settles and authorities begin to investigate…

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Man on Scooter Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash
January 31, 2023 | Michael S. Callahan

A man riding an electric scooter was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in downtown Houston this weekend. The accident occurred on Sunday morning, at about 12:30 a.m. in the left lane of Pease Street near where it intersects Louisiana Street. According to police, witnesses state that the driver…

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Fiery Crash on Baytown Bridge
January 24, 2023 | Michael S. Callahan

The Fred Hartman Bridge in Baytown was shut down for several hours yesterday after a fiery crash occurred. The accident was reported to have occurred at about 8:20 a.m. yesterday morning, in the northbound lanes of SH-146 at the bridge. Police are still working to determine the cause of the…

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Plane Crash on Grand Parkway
January 22, 2023 | Michael S. Callahan

A small plane crashed onto the freeway and struck an 18-wheeler in Houston. The plane crash occurred this morning at about 11:15 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the Grand Parkway, near Cypress Rosehill. Officials say that the incident occurred when the plane lost power while flying near the Grand…

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Houston Wrong Way Driver Causes I-10 Crash
January 20, 2023 | Michael S. Callahan

A wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash on a Houston highway ramp. The accident occurred at, yesterday afternoon at about 3:50 p.m. Houston police reported that undercover officers with the Houston Police Department were working in Spring Branch at 7300 Longpoint Road when they saw a truck that had been…

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Two Injured in Truck Crash at Houston Church
January 17, 2023 | Michael S. Callahan

One person was injured after a truck crash on Sunday evening after a truck drove into a north Houston church on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at Calvary Pentecostal Church of God, located on Tidwell Road and Irvington Boulevard in, at about 7:45 p.m. The pastor of the church reported…

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Several Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash with 18-Wheeler
January 10, 2023 | Michael S. Callahan

Several people were injured following a multi-vehicle crash on the North Freeway near Mount Houston Road. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon, at about 1:20 p.m., in the northbound lanes of I-45, at SH 249 Mount Houston Road. Officials are working to determine the exact circumstances of the accident, but they…

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Man Injured in 18-Wheeler Accident on North Freeway
December 28, 2022 | Michael S. Callahan

A man driving a pickup truck was injured following an accident involving an 18-wheeler on the north freeway on Christmas Day. The accident occurred early Sunday morning, at about 12:30 a.m. on the southbound lanes of the north freeway. Houston police and firefighters responded to a call about an accident…

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