Authorities investigating crash involving 4 vehicles

The Brief

• Authorities are on scene investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Southeast Houston.

• At least one person was killed in the accident involving four vehicles.

• Officials said an 18-wheeler was also involved, but fled the scene.

HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department is investigating following a multi-vehicle accident in Southeast Houston.

At least 1 killed in Southeast Houston crash

What we know

Houston police said the deadly crash occurred around 11400 South Sam Houston Parkway, near Sabo Road.

Police state when they arrived on the scene, they found four cars involved in an accident.

One man was pronounced dead at the scene, a woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition, and another adult was taken to the hospital in stable condition. A 7-year-old was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Officials said initial reports are that a large truck, an 18-wheeler flatbed truck, drove through the location and struck all four vehicles.

Police said they are working to located the vehicle that fled the scene.

Authorities are working to get surveillance video from the surrounding convenience stores to get a better description of the 18-wheeler flatbed truck.

Police are asking anybody that does see a flatbed truck with a lot of damage, call 911 or Crime Stoppers as soon as possible.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area while authorities remain on the scene.

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What we don’t know

The identity of the person killed has not been released by authorities.

The Source

All information above provided by the Houston Police Department.