HOUSTON (KTRK) -- An off-duty deputy was thrown from his motorcycle early this morning in northeast Houston. It happened around 3:30am on the Eastex Freeway near Crosstimbers. The Precinct 6 constable ran into a stopped car.
Authorities say they believe the woman in that car may have been drunk. She told them she was trying to turn around on the freeway.
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Two people were critically injured in a serious accident in west Houston.
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police say a pickup driver and his passenger were ejected after crashing in west Houston overnight. It happened around 11:30pm on Bellaire near Rooken. Witnesses say the driver was speeding when he hit a curb and rolled over several times.
Both the driver and passenger went to the hospital in critical condition. Police say alcohol could be a factor in the crash but the investigation is ongoing.
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