An investigation is underway after two people died in a crash in the Atascocita area Friday morning.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two people were killed after a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck on FM 1960 in the Atascocita area Friday morning, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The crash happened on FM 1960 at Pine Echo Drive. The sheriff first posted about the accident on social media at 6:22 a.m.
According to Gonzalez, a man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a woman was flown to a hospital and later died.
Traffic on FM 1960 was impacted as the investigation continued. Gonzalez said drivers headed east were redirected to Pinehurst Trail Drive. Drivers headed west were redirected to Atascocita Shores Drive.
At this time, it’s unclear what led up to the crash or how long FM 1960 will be closed in the area.
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