Road rage: It's getting deadlier; potential victims should take the high road
Road rage is on the rise across the country, and in the greater Houston area, reports of extreme cases involving weapons are also significantly up. We take a look at road rage by the numbers, how law enforcement is tackling aggressive driving, and how drivers should take the high road to avoid being victims.
Road rage is on the rise across the country, and in the greater Houston area, reports of extreme cases involving weapons are also significantly up. We take a look at road rage by the numbers, how law enforcement is tackling aggressive driving, and how drivers should take the high road to avoid being victims.
Houston police hoping to prevent road rage shootings after deadly weekend on area roads
The Houston Police Department is investigating two possible road rage shootings that took place over the weekend.
The Houston Police Department is investigating two possible road rage shootings that took place over the weekend.
HPD: 2 children injured during road rage shooting in north Houston
Houston police say the suspect fired multiple shots at a family's SUV, and a 9-year-old girl was either struck by a bullet or shrapnel. A 6-month-old boy sustained a cut on his forehead from glass.
Houston police say the suspect fired multiple shots at a family's SUV, and a 9-year-old girl was either struck by a bullet or shrapnel. A 6-month-old boy sustained a cut on his forehead from glass.
3 pedestrians dead after 2 crashes minutes apart on FM 1960
Authorities say three pedestrians died after they were hit by vehicles in two separate crashes just minutes apart on the same road in north Harris County.
Authorities say three pedestrians died after they were hit by vehicles in two separate crashes just minutes apart on the same road in north Harris County.
1 dead, 1 injured in 4-vehicle crash on I-10 in east Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says one driver died and another driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a four-vehicle crash on the I-10 East Freeway near Dell Dale Street.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says one driver died and another driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a four-vehicle crash on the I-10 East Freeway near Dell Dale Street.
HPD: Motorcyclist struck woman walking on North Loop; both hospitalized
Houston police say they first received reports about a woman walking around on the 610 North Loop, and the crash occurred shortly after.
Houston police say they first received reports about a woman walking around on the 610 North Loop, and the crash occurred shortly after.
HCSO: Deputy, wrong-way driver taken to hospital after crash
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says it does not appear that the deputy or the other driver sustained major injuries.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says it does not appear that the deputy or the other driver sustained major injuries.
Woman dies in crash with 18-wheeler on US 290 in NW Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a woman was taken to the hospital by Life Flight after crashing into the back of an 18-wheeler. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a woman was taken to the hospital by Life Flight after crashing into the back of an 18-wheeler. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Driver dies after crashing into back of 18-wheeler in east Harris County
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the driver, believed to be in his 20s, died after crashing into the back of an 18-wheeler that was stopped on the shoulder.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the driver, believed to be in his 20s, died after crashing into the back of an 18-wheeler that was stopped on the shoulder.
Judge grants $350K bond for man charged in teen's road rage murder
Prosecutors filed a motion to deny bond for Gerald Williams, who turned himself in for the road rage murder of 17-year-old David Castro following an Astros game.
Prosecutors filed a motion to deny bond for Gerald Williams, who turned himself in for the road rage murder of 17-year-old David Castro following an Astros game.
Gas leak in Rosenberg forces road closures for up to 4 hours, police say
Police in Rosenberg are urging residents to avoid FM 2977 after a gas leak resulted in crews having to close the streets temporarily.
Police in Rosenberg are urging residents to avoid FM 2977 after a gas leak resulted in crews having to close the streets temporarily.
Gas leak tapped along Southwest Fwy; feeder at Shepherd still closed
Emergency crews have tapped a gas leak in southwest Houston, and the feeder remains closed to traffic for repairs.
Emergency crews have tapped a gas leak in southwest Houston, and the feeder remains closed to traffic for repairs.
Bond revoked for suspect accused of killing 17-year-old after Astros game
A $350,000 bond that was set for a man accused of killing a 17-year-old who was on the way home after a Houston Astros game has been revoked.
A $350,000 bond that was set for a man accused of killing a 17-year-old who was on the way home after a Houston Astros game has been revoked.
Man accused of killing teen in Houston road rage shooting turns himself in
Gerald Wayne Williams, 34, is charged with murder for the July 6 shooting of 17-year-old David Castro, who was going home after a Houston Astros game with his family.
Gerald Wayne Williams, 34, is charged with murder for the July 6 shooting of 17-year-old David Castro, who was going home after a Houston Astros game with his family.
Driver, passenger trapped inside SUV after crashing into 18-wheeler in Baytown
Authorities say two women were rushed to a hospital, one via helicopter after crashing into a big rig making a U-turn in Baytown.
Authorities say two women were rushed to a hospital, one via helicopter after crashing into a big rig making a U-turn in Baytown.
Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting, killing teen in apparent road rage
Houston police say Gerald Williams, 34, killed 17-year-old David Castro in a "fit of road rage" earlier this month after the teen was heading home from an Astros game with his father.
Houston police say Gerald Williams, 34, killed 17-year-old David Castro in a "fit of road rage" earlier this month after the teen was heading home from an Astros game with his father.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Upcoming road closures in Houston this weekend
Houston drivers may need to look for alternate routes while driving this weekend due to road closures.
Houston drivers may need to look for alternate routes while driving this weekend due to road closures.
Houston police identify suspect wanted in road rage murder of teen after Astros game
Houston police have identified and charged the wanted suspect in the road rage murder of a teen leaving the Astros game on July 6.
Houston police have identified and charged the wanted suspect in the road rage murder of a teen leaving the Astros game on July 6.
1 adult dead, child among 3 injured in major crash on Highway 90 in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County sheriff's deputies are responding to a deadly crash on U.S. 90 Alternate near Rosenberg Friday morning.
Fort Bend County sheriff's deputies are responding to a deadly crash on U.S. 90 Alternate near Rosenberg Friday morning.
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash leading to road closures in west Houston, authorities say
Officials say they are investigating a fatal crash, which led to the east and westbound lanes of Westheimer, to be closed.
Officials say they are investigating a fatal crash, which led to the east and westbound lanes of Westheimer, to be closed.