A tragic accident occurred in Houston in the early morning hours of June 16 when a wrong-way driver was pushed off an elevated highway and critically injured. The incident occurred on the connector ramp between US 290 and Interstate 610, and according to ABC 13 News, the driver may have been exiting downtown when she entered the freeway in the wrong direction. The driver ended up stopping in her lane, where her car was struck by a semi-truck, which was unable to avoid colliding with the stopped vehicle. The impact was so severe that the vehicle went off the overpass and fell 18 feet onto the grassy area below.
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The woman was trapped inside the wreckage and had to be freed, after which she was taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no word yet on the woman's identity or the extent of her injuries, but it is clear that she was in serious condition after the collision. Fortunately, the driver of the truck involved in the accident was not injured and no other vehicles were involved in the incident. However, the cause of the incident is still unclear, and it is not known if the woman was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
The incident brought attention to the dangers of improper driving and the need for drivers to be vigilant and attentive to their surroundings on the road. While it is unclear why the driver took the highway in the wrong direction, it is clear that the consequences were serious and potentially life-threatening. The incident also serves as a reminder of the importance of following the rules of the road and driving carefully, especially on overpasses, where one mistake can lead to catastrophic consequences.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as the case develops. In the meantime, the public is urged to be careful on the roads and take steps to prevent incidents and injuries. This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the need to always prioritize safety on the road.
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