HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If your travels take you into downtown Houston from points like the South Beltway and Pearland, prepare to encounter a slow down Thursday afternoon.
Houston police are investigating a deadly crash on the northbound lanes of State Highway 288 near Old Spanish Trail that happened at 1:25 p.m.
Vehicular Crimes investigators are responding to a one vehicle fatality crash that occurred about 1:25 pm. at South State Highway 288 near Old Spanish Trail. One person confirmed deceased. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. #HouNews #HouTraffic pic.twitter.com/LIUtKcdGXf
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Police did not immediately disclose what exactly took place. They urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The Houston TranStar site stated that one vehicle was involved and three lanes were affected, including the right lane and two center lanes. Backups have also been reported from Holcombe all the way to Holly Hall and the South Loop.
It’s not immediately known when the lanes will reopen to normal traffic.
