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Woman killed in crash with drunk wrong-way driver on Eastex Freeway, HCSO says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Kelvin Henry , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· August 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This impaired state likely contributed to the driver's actions, which included driving about 2 miles before the crash. The incident happened on the Eastex Freeway, according to investigators.
A fatal collision occurred when a driver traveled in the opposite direction of traffic. The driver had a blood alcohol level that was three times the allowed limit. This impaired state likely contributed to the driver's actions, which included driving about 2 miles before the crash.
The collision resulted in the death of a woman. Further information about this incident is available from the source. Details of the crash are being investigated, including the events leading up to the collision.
The incident happened on the Eastex Freeway, according to investigators. They have determined that the driver's intoxication and wrong-way driving were factors in the crash.
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Category: safety Published: August 29, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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