Westbound lanes of South Loop at Telephone Rd reopen hours after fatal accident

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Authorities have reopened I-610 South Loop at Telephone Road after a fatal accident involving a child forced crews to shut it down.

The wreck happened around 2pm on the westbound lanes of I-610 South Loop at Telephone Road.

Authorities had shut down all main lanes and the entrance ramp to the highway and expected the closure to last through rush hour as they tended to the scene.

But crews managed to get it cleared sooner and the higwhay was reopened shortly before 5:30pm.

SkyEye HD aerials show an overturned vehicle on the highway. We're told a little girl around the age of 3 was ejected from the vehicle and died, but no details were immediately available about the wreck.

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Six injured, including 4 kids, in car accident

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Possible confusion over who had the right of way has put four children and two adults in the hospital.

Houston police say both drivers claim to have had a green light when the two crashed at Bellaire at Rookin. Investigators say it appears the driver of a black SUV t-boned the other car, sending it crashing into a light pole.

One child was rushed to the hospital with injuries that could be serious. Three children and an adult in that car are being treated for minor injuries and the driver in the second car is also being treated.

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Man hurt in industrial accident in NW Harris Co.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- We're following breaking news from northwest Harris County, where a man has been hurt in an industrial accident.

We understand the 56-year-old man was caught in a lathing machine at SPX near Highway 290 and Highway 6. The injured man is said to have multiple extremity fractures.

Life Flight transported the victim to the hospital.

At this point, we don't know the man's condition. We're gathering more details and will have the latest on Eyewitness News and on abc13.com.

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HCSCO: Speeding driver causes fatal accident in SE Harris County

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A driver was allegedly going more than a 100 miles an hour when he caused a deadly crash in southeast Harris County.

Sheriff's deputies say the driver admitted he was speeding when he lost control on a dip in the road on Clinton near Holland.

His Dodge Charger slammed into the back of a truck carrying a family of five. The truck went off the road and into a creek.

"The vehicle was submerged in water upside down. Rescue personnel responded to the scene. They were able to get the vehicle overturned," said Sgt. S. Wolverton with Harris County Sheriff's Office. "Obviously the people that did not suffer any serious injuries were able to get out of the vehicle."

A female passenger in the truck was killed. Three people suffered minor injuries and one wasn't hurt.

Charges are pending against the Dodge driver.

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Three hospitalized after single-vehicle accident

Emergency responders at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Highway 59 near Fondren. Three men were injured (KTRK Photo / Marvin Suggs)

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Three men were hospitalized after a driver lost control in southwest Houston this morning.

It happened around 3:30am on Highway 59 near Fondren.

Investigators say the car went through a guardrail and then crashed into a light pole before flipping onto its side.

One man was ejected from the vehicle. The other two were rescued using the jaws of life.

There is no word on their conditions. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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Toddler killed in tragic driveway accident

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- On Friday afternoon, a home in northwest Harris County became the scene of a deadly accident, a type of accident that's more common and more deadly than many realize. It's an issue that's changing how cars are made here and around the world.

The father is too distraught to talk about what happened. He returned home Friday night surrounded by friends, who asked that we give him time to grieve.

Investigators say the three-year-old's father didn't know she was nearby when he began backing his truck out of their driveway in the Lakewood Forest subdivision.

"Our little grand-baby played with her. She was a beautiful little girl. I know she was really their darling, their precious. I don't know how they're gonna go on," neighbor Janet Giesen said.

It was early afternoon. Investigators say there was at least one other adult at the house. It's not clear how the child got outside. The father got in the truck to leave, detectives say, and didn't see the little girl right behind the rear of the truck.

"There's nothing to indicate at this point there was anything reckless in nature, anything similar to that," Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office Deputy Michael Combest said.

Authorities say the father screamed for help. A neighbor came running, one who just Friday finished a refresher course in CPR and other emergency techniques.

The house is only a mile and a half from St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage. They piled into the very same truck that hit the girl. The neighbor apparently drove the father and daughter there. The child, though, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

"It breaks our hearts. I mean it could happen to anyone, anyone. It was all an accident," neighbor Loren Zuber said.

These types of accidents are all too common. To avoid "back overs" the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers several tips: Actively check mirrors while backing up Teach children not to play in or around carsAlways walk around your vehicle and check before backing upTeach children to move away from a vehicle when a driver gets in or it is startedRoll down the windows while backing up so you can hear what's going on outsideInvestigators say there will be no criminal charges filed here. They consider this a horrible accident. (Copyright ©2012 KTRK-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.) Get more Local »

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Worker killed in accident at industrial facility in SE Harris County

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A worker has been killed in an accident at an industrial facility.

The industrial accident happened at around noon at Stolthaven Houston, Inc. at 15602 Jacinto Port Bl. in southeast Harris County. One 40-year-old male was confirmed dead by the Channelview EMS.

The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. No other details were immediately available.

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Two firefighters critically injured in training accident

  BEAUMOUNT, TX (KTRK) -- Two firefighters, one from Houston and another from Georgia, were hurt in a training accident yesterday.

This happened at the 17th annual east Texas area Fall Smoke Diver School in Beaumont. Investigators did not release specific details. They would only say the two firefighters suffered heat-related injuries in two separate accidents.

Both firefighters are listed in critical condition.

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Cement truck accident shut down I-45 for hours

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- An accident involving a cement truck shut down all of southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway for hours, causing major traffic in the area.

The accident happened around 7:40am near Monroe. There's been no official statement on the accident, but an eyewitness says a tire on the truck blew, causing the driver to lose control.

No injuries were reported.

The accident caused a fuel and cement spill all over the roadway. All southbound lanes were closed for more than three hours as crews cleaned up the mess left behind from the accident.

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Day laborer dies in accident at shop in Montgomery Co.

A day laborer dies in an accident at a shop in Montgomery County.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A day laborer was crushed to death in Montgomery County yesterday.

Investigators say the victim was at a fabrication shop, working on a 3,500-pound flange when it fell over on top of him. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Montgomery County sheriff's deputies and OSHA are investigating.

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City employee killed in freak accident

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A Houston city worker was killed on the job Thursday in a tragic accident near downtown Houston. He is being described by co-workers as highly respected and valued.

Police tell us it was around 2:30pm Thursday when public works employee, Charles Williams Sr., was run over and killed by his own work truck at Jackson and Gray, just south of the Pierce Elevated in the MIdtown area.

Police say Williams, along with another worker from the department, was clearing sewage lines when their work truck started rolling. That's when they say Williams, 75, tried to stop the truck.

"The operator of the truck made several attempts to stop or slow down and it moved at a very slow speed, traveling down the street while he was trying to get the vehicle to stop, it ended up impacting him and he is deceased at this time," said Lt. Kenneth Campbell with the Houston Police Department.

Police say the other worker who was not involved in the accident witnessed what happened, but he was down the street at the time. A police officer who happened to be patrolling in the area also saw what happened. Investigators are talking to the both of them, hoping to piece together exactly what happened.

Alvin Wright with the Public Works Department released a statement, which read in part, "Mr. Williams is remembered as a valued and highly respected veteran member of the Public Works and Engineering Department and will be greatly missed by his fellow co-workers and colleagues. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Williams' family during this difficult time."

A co-worker also told us that Williams was a great man, the kind of man who would do anything for anyone.

Eyewitness News actually did a story about Williams back in August 2008 when our cameras followed him around as he cleaned out storm drains.

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Spring woman accused of trying to pin blame for serious car accident on ex-husband

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A Spring woman is accused of attempting to pin a serious car accident on her ex-husband who was actually working at the time.

According to court documents, on March 8 a driver was seriously injured when a dark colored Ford F-150 struck her vehicle in the 200 block of Cypresswood Dr. in north Harris County. The victim says the driver fled the scene without stopping.

Detectives say they found the license plate in the debris and traced it to a Matthew Wallace. Further investigation revealed that the license had been canceled and a new plate had been issued on March 23, and that the vehicle was involved in another accident on April 22.

Court documents state investigators went to the address listed with the new license plate and observed a Ford F-150 bearing the new plate with front-end damage consistent with the Cypresswood crash.

Investigators interviewed the complainant in both reports, Brenna Nicole Wallace. They say she told them that she drove the truck to a night club where she met her ex-husband, Matthew Wallace, and that they were both intoxicated and left the club in her truck. According to investigators, Brenna Wallace said Matthew Wallace was the driver of the vehicle that night and that he was involved in the accident. They say she admitted to getting new license plates for the truck after the accident.

Court records show that investigators interviewed Matthew Wallace who provided copies of work time sheets that show he was working at the time of the accident. He also provided a copy of his divorce decree which awarded the truck to Brenna Wallace. Investigators say Matthew Wallace showed them a picture that Brenna Wallace texted to him the day of the accident saying she was involved in an accident and showing the damage, and asking him for advice.

Brenna Wallace, 31, is charged with failure to stop and render aid. Bond has been set at $5,000.

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Infant killed in accident at SW Houston apartment complex

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- An infant was killed in a wreck at a southwest Houston apartment complex.

Houston police are investigating the fatal traffic accident at 9501 South Sam Houston Parkway about 9:50am on Wednesday.

The female driver of a white Ford F-150 pickup truck was waiting for a family member at a controlled access gate of the Casa del Sol Apartment complex. As the baby's mother walked toward the entrance holding the infant in her arms and with an access card in her hand, the truck suddenly accelerated and struck the gate, according to police. The gate swung open, knocked the child's mother backward and the baby was thrown directly in front of the vehicle, where she was struck by the right front tire.

The victim, a four-month-old girl, was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

Police say their investigation determined the driver was not impaired. No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.

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Postal big rig involved in deadly accident

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A postal truck was involved in an accident that killed one person near a residential neighborhood in northwest Houston Friday.

The accident happened just before 4pm at 13100 Misty Willow at Misty Willow Place. The wreck involved a US Postal Service 18-wheeler and an SUV. One woman from the SUV died at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Another woman was injured and taken to an area hospital. The extent of her injuries are not known.

The driver of the big rig could be seen walking to an ambulance. He was transported in unknown condition.

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HPD officer slightly injured in accident

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- An HPD officer and her cruiser are banged up after a crash during the heavy rain early this morning.

It happened around 3am on West 34th near Ella. The patrol officer was driving by herself, heading west when another driver made a U-turn in front of her. The officer was not able to stop in time and hit the back of that car.

The other driver who reportedly pulled out in front of that officer says the rain made that patrol car impossible to see.

The other driver was not hurt but the officer's airbag deployed and did slightly injure her arm. The officer was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital and was treated for her injuries.

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Humble ISD school bus involved in accident

The Humble ISD school bus driver was transported to the hospital after losing control of the bus in northeast Harris County.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A school bus driver somehow lost control and overturned in northeast Harris County.

It happened around 8am on Atascocita road near Wilson. Deputies tell Eyewitness News no kids were on the Humble ISD bus at the time and the bus did not collide with any other vehicle.

According to Humble ISD, the bus driver had just dropped kids off at Fall Creek Elementary school and was en route to Pine Forest Elementary to take kids on a field trip. The driver for some reason lost control of the bus and ended up in a ditch.

The bus driver was taken to Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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One driver injured in serious accident on Beltway 8

One driver suffered injuries in a two-vehicle accident on the Beltway this morning. (ABC-13 viewer)

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- At least one person was injured in a serious accident in west Houston this morning.

The accident happened after 5am on Beltway 8 and Hammerly. At least two vehicles were involved in the wreck. One of the drivers reportedly fell asleep at the wheel but authorities haven't confirmed that information.

One driver was injured and was transported to the hospital. No word on the injuries.

At one point three northbound lanes were shut due to the police investigation but all lanes have since reopened.

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METRO bus driver fired after deadly accident

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- METRO officials fired the bus driver who was behind the wheel of a deadly accident last month.

Witnesses say a man walked into the side of a bus pulling into a station at Wheeler and Main on April 17. The man fell and was run over by the back wheels.

After an investigation METRO determined the driver, Mark Upchurch, could have taken measures to prevent that accident. Upchurch has been with METRO for 12 years.

The Harris County District Attorney's office will conduct it's own investigation.

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METRO bus involved in multi-vehicle accident in NW Houston

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A METRO bus has been involved in a multi-vehicle accident in northwest Houston.

According to a METRO spokesperson, a bus driver heading southbound on Antoine near Hempstead Road failed to stop for some reason, bumping into the car in front of him. The impact caused a chain reaction.

Officials on the scene say 11 vehicles were involved. Preliminary numbers indicate at least nine people were taken to hospitals -- both passengers from the bus and drivers caught up in this crash. The bus driver was one of those transported to a hospital.

"I was just sitting in my car," recalled accident victim Mike Porter, who was uninjured in the wreck. "I was in the middle of it, so it was bam, bam."

Sgt. Jorge Roman with METRO Police said, "From the information I have, neck and back injuries to two people in private vehicles, and seven people from the bus."

People on stretchers were lining the median at the scene. Some were wearing neck braces.

The cause of this crash is still under investigation. It is not known why the bus driver failed to stop.

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Students injured in school bus accident

  MISSOURI CITY, TX (KTRK) -- Nearly a dozen students were injured in a school bus accident near Missouri City.

The accident happened at about 2:45pm as a Fort Bend ISD bus transporting Elkins High School students home from school collided with another vehicle. The bus was traveling north on FM 1092 near the intersection of Cartwright Road.

Fort Bend ISD spokesperson Nancy Porter says there were 39 students on the bus and no reports of serious injuries. As a precaution, the bus driver and 10 students were transported to St. Luke's and Methodist hospitals in Sugar Land.

The occupants of the car were reportedly taken to an area hospital in unknown condition.

Missouri City Police are investigating the accident.

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