A collision involving a Houston police officer occurred earlier today on the 610 South Loop close to Highway 288. According to KHOU, a large vehicle was also involved in the collision, which happened in the eastbound lanes shortly after six in the morning. The cop was taken to the hospital after the collision.
According to the same KHOU article, drivers who were traveling through the area experienced traffic disruptions as a result of the collision and were advised to take a detour by going east on the South Loop, taking Almeda Road north, and continuing on Old Spanish Trail to reconnect with Highway 288. This alternate route would help avoid the congestion on such a crucial thoroughfare after the collision.
According to the Houston Police Department, later information revealed that the officer was accompanying a crane at the time of the crash. They verified that the officer’s injuries were not life-threatening. According to an ABC13 article, details regarding the crash’s cause were not immediately made public.
After the area was cleared and deemed safe for travel, the incident site—a section of the IH-610 South Loop eastbound at SH-288—was finally reopened, according to ABC13. Through their app, ABC13 offered real-time traffic statistics to people who wanted to prevent such disruptions in their regular commute. This allowed Houstonians to sign up for traffic alerts to help them navigate the city’s frequently clogged roads.
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