Overview
- The crash happened just before 6 a.m. on the East Freeway westbound at Waco Street near Lockwood Drive.
- Houston police confirmed at least one death, and emergency crews remain at the active scene.
- Houston TranStar reported a full closure with traffic being diverted at Lockwood and significant backups developing.
- Accounts differ on the number of vehicles involved, with TranStar citing three and ABC13’s aerial footage showing at least six.
- TranStar reported multiple westbound lanes and both shoulders impacted, and motorists were advised to use alternate routes.