HCSO has shutdown both westbound lanes of Queenston Boulevard at Baker Cypress Road while officers investigate. Author: Ciara Rouege (KHOU) Updated: 11:19 AM CST January 10, 2021
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A driver is dead after crashing into a tree Sunday morning in the Cypress area, according to the Harris County Sheriff s Office.
It happened about 8 a.m. near the intersection of Baker Cypress Road and Queenston Boulevard. HCSO shut down both westbound lanes of Queenston Boulevard while officers investigate.
Investigators said the driver, who they believe is a man in his 20s or 30s, was headed westbound on Queenston Boulevard when he went off road. He traveled through the grass and then reportedly struck a tree head-on.
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It happened in the 11700 block of Barker Cypress Road around 8:30 a.m.
It wasn t yet clear what exactly happened or if any passengers were involved.
Both westbound lanes of Queenston Boulevard were shut down and drivers were told to take alternate routes.
.@HCSO D5Patrol units responded to a major accident at Barker Cypress Rd and Queenston Blvd. One person was pronounced deceased. Our Vehicular Crimes Division is on scene. Both westbound lanes of Queenston Blvd are shutdown. Please seek alternative routes. #hounewspic.twitter.com/SKywcJXFSp HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) January 10, 2021