Wednesday, April 29, 2015

1 DEAD WHEN AN 18-WHEELER COLLIDES WITH CAR THAT BURSTS INTO FLAMES ON KATY FREEWAY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. TEXAS LEADS THE NATION IN TRAFFIC DEATHS AND IN THE PERCENT OF PEOPLE (1.5/10,000 PEOPLE) DYING ON ITS MESSY ROADS.









APRIL 28, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

One person was killed in a fiery crash that shut down the Katy Freeway's westbound lanes for several hours.

The crash happened early Monday evening near the exit for Bingle.

Houston TranStar reported that three vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, collided in the right-hand lanes. A car involved in the crash then burst into flames.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

The investigation and cleanup lasted into the early-morning hours Tuesday, causing gridlock for those trying to get home.

The freeway has since fully reopened.

Texas leads the nation in traffic deaths and in percent of people dying on its messy roads.  About 1.5 people die per 10,000 residents.  So be careful when you are visiting Texas.  You may not come back to your state.

Source: http://www.khou.com

Too many 18 Wheelers treat I-10 as their personal daredevil race track. They should be restricted to the left two lanes and not allowed switch lanes to gain a car length advantage. But then again many small vehicle drivers do the same. Not nearly enough police patrolling the highway; they'd rather just sit with radar traps and bring in revenue. I drive up and down I-10 several times a day; it's life threatening-risk every time.