All eastbound lanes of the Grand Parkway were shut down Friday evening due to a deadly two-vehicle crash involving a box truck, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident happened in the 12000 block of SH-99 at Huff-Smith and Kohrville in north Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted.
@HCSOTexas units are investigating a fatal crash at 12013 SH-99 (North Harris County). Two vehicle crash, involving a box truck. One person has been confirmed deceased at the scene. The eastbound ramp to SH-249 is closed and the eastbound lanes of 99 are also shut down. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/SyGYgvBMSm
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 26, 2023
One person has been confirmed dead, according to officials.
News helicopters flew over the scene and saw traffic at a standstill with only one lane open for drivers to use.
A car was also seen with severe damage on both ends as officials began to clean up.
In addition to the eastbound lanes, the eastbound ramp on SH-249 is closed as there is an active investigation ongoing.
Officials did not elaborate on how the crash happened.