HOUSTON — The driver of a stalled vehicle is expected to survive after her car was struck by a an 18-wheeler Sunday morning on the Katy Freeway.
Investigators said the woman was waiting for vehicle assistance when the incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the freeway near Dairy Ashford.
Several other drivers had reported the disabled Mercedes and police had already been dispatched.
It's unclear how long she had been waiting, but during that time, an 18-wheeler crashed into the Mercedes from behind.
The small vehicle was pushed forward about 30 to 40 yards, according to officers.
The woman was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital with significant injuries but is expected to survive, police said.
The Katy Freeway westbound lanes were shut down for several hours while officers investigated. The incident was cleared at 3:56 p.m.
Investigators said it's currently being considered an accident and both drivers are cooperating with detectives. For now, no charges have been filed.
"We're going to look at a number of thing before we ever decide if charges are going to come about," Vehicular Crimes Division Chief Sean Teare with the Harris County District Attorney's Office said.
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