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Construction worker killed in work-zone crash on Gulf Freeway
By Ninfa Saavedra at KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
A construction worker was killed Sunday night after being hit by a work vehicle in a construction zone along the Gulf Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department.The crash happened around 11 p.m. on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near the Dixie Farm Road exit.Deputy killed while...
Key takeaway Deputy killed while helping at crash scene becomes latest victim on dangerous stretch of I-45Investigators said a construction crew was in the process of closing lanes when a work vehicle backed up and struck a construction worker.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The fatal crash on the Gulf Freeway is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by construction workers in Bellaire and surrounding areas. The Gulf Freeway, a major thoroughfare that runs through the city, is no stranger to accidents, and this latest incident underscores the need for increased vigilance and safety measures in construction zones. As the Houston Police Department investigates the crash, residents of Bellaire will be watching to see if any changes are made to improve worker safety on this stretch of road. The fact that a construction crew was in the process of closing lanes when the accident occurred suggests that the incident may have been preventable, and authorities will likely be examining the safety protocols in place at the time of the crash. With the identity of the worker still unknown, the community will be waiting to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A construction worker was killed Sunday night after being hit by a work vehicle in a construction zone along the Gulf Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department.The crash happened around 11 p.m. on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near the Dixie Farm Road exit.Deputy killed while...
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