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Wrong-way driver charged after woman killed in crash on Eastex Freeway
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Mike Akin , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 30, 2026
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Key points The crash was reported to 911 after callers spotted the wrong-way vehicle, and a few minutes later, the collision was reported. A 27-year-old woman was killed in a crash after a suspected wrong-way driver struck her vehicle head-on.
A 27-year-old woman was killed in a crash after a suspected wrong-way driver struck her vehicle head-on. The incident occurred when a Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Alfredo Cartagena, traveled southbound in the northbound lanes and collided with a Honda Accord driven by Kelsey Gomez. Gomez was pronounced deceased at the scene after deputies performed life-saving measures.
Cartagena was taken to a hospital for treatment and showed signs of intoxication, according to investigators. The crash was reported to 911 after callers spotted the wrong-way vehicle, and a few minutes later, the collision was reported. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
Further details about the crash and the investigation are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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