The crash occurred on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, TX. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
HARRIS COUNTY, TX - January 17, 2026
A wrong-way driver was killed in a fiery crash on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, Texas. The incident occurred on Saturday, although the exact time of the crash has not been provided. The sheriff's office reported that the driver was deceased at the scene. No additional injuries or fatalities have been specified.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 17, 2026; exact time not specified
- Location: Tomball Parkway, Harris County, TX
- Type of crash: Wrong-way, fiery
- Vehicles involved: Not specified
- Fatalities: 1 (wrong-way driver)
- Responding agencies: Sheriff
- Source(s): ABC13 Houston
Crash Overview
The crash occurred on Tomball Parkway in northwest Harris County, Texas. The sheriff's office reported that a driver was traveling the wrong way when the collision happened. The crash resulted in a fire, leading to the death of the wrong-way driver. Specific details about the vehicles involved or the sequence of events leading to the crash have not been released. The incident is under investigation by the sheriff's office, and no further information about the cause or contributing factors has been provided.
People Involved
The only person confirmed to be involved in the crash was the wrong-way driver, who was killed in the incident. Authorities have not released the name or age of the deceased driver. No additional injuries or fatalities have been reported.