Jeep Accident Sends 4 Kids to Hospital in Critical Condition

A woman may be facing charges after the Jeep she was driving was involved in an accident that sent four children to the hospital in critical condition. According to KHOU, the woman ran a red light and was t-boned by a pick-up truck. The four children were passengers in her jeep at the time of … Continued


Drowsy Driving a Potential Cause of League City Accident

As we reported last week, a man was killed recently as he drove the wrong way on a frontage road off of I-45. Police cited many things as contributors to the accident, including driver fatigue or sleeping. Drowsy driving or falling asleep behind the wheel rarely ends well, though it is completely preventable. According to … Continued


League City Council Candidates Blast Red Light Camera-Accident Effects

Red light cameras are promoted as a way for a city to reduce accidents, improve traffic safety, and provide a stream of income to the city. But the red light cameras aren’t working, according to League City city council candidates. Instead, a few of them say, the cameras are more hassle than they are benefit. … Continued


Truck Accident Kills One: Lessons on Sharing the Road

If you spend any time at all on area highways and interstates, you are accustomed to sharing the road with 18-wheelers. These giant trucks are a common sight. But drivers should never get complacent about sharing the road with big trucks. One recent accident near League City exemplifies just how dangerous truck accidents can be. … Continued


Driver in Fatal Accident Suspected of Drug Use

Two people were killed recently when their car was struck by a speeding vehicle that blew through a red light in Houston, according to News Channel 10. The victims were preparing to pull out of a gas station when they were hit. Police said the red-light  runner was under the influence of the drug PCP … Continued


Pedestrian Death Serves As Reminder to Others

A Houston man was killed recently when he stepped off a curb and into the path of a Metro bus. Initial reports from KHOU.com indicate the bus was turning on a green light at Main Street and Wheeler Avenue. As the Metro website points out, both pedestrians and bus drivers need to be cautious to … Continued


Oil Workers Injured at Fire Near Midway

Oil field workers have a dangerous job. And sometimes this job results in serious injuries and even death. Fortunately, a fire south of Midway at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Ferguson Unit didn’t result in death, but it did injure four workers. According to the Madisonville Meteor, the accident happened as four workers were … Continued


Motorcycle Accidents: Who’s At Risk?

Just last week, a driver found a motorcycle and its deceased rider on the side of the Gulf Freeway near the South Loop. It wasn’t clear how he was killed, though investigators believe he may have been speeding as he hit the exit ramp. This accident and so many others like it are avoidable when … Continued


Road Debris Frequent Cause of Houston-Area Accidents

There’s a rising risk on Houston roads and it isn’t only coming from texting drivers—it’s coming from roadway debris. An increasing number of accidents are being attributed to debris on the road, and not all of these accidents are as simple as a cracked windshield or dinged paint job. According to the Texas Department of … Continued


Accident Prevention is Neon Yellow for Houston Street Crews

The City of Houston is looking to make street workers highly visible in order to prevent accidents, and it looks like their bright yellow shirts will do the trick. “We have people tease and cover their eyes when we walk up,” says one worker about the new uniform. And that sort of visibility is just … Continued