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Beltway crash leaves two people dead in west Harris County, deputies say

At least four vehicles were involved in the crash that left the southbound lanes of Beltway 8 closed for several hours Sunday morning.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A deadly crash involving several vehicles and pedestrians is under investigation in west Harris County, according to deputies.

It happened Sunday just before 2 a.m. on the southbound lanes of West Sam Houston Parkway near the Richmond Avenue exit.

Precinct 5 said at least two people were killed in the crash, which left the freeway closed for several hours.

Deputies did not say how many people in total were hurt or what exactly led up to the crash. All southbound lanes of Beltway 8 reopened shortly before 6:30 a.m.

We'll post additional updates as we learn more.

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