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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers whose travels go through the Grand Parkway in west Harris County are being urged to avoid a portion of the roadway south of Bridgeland Creek after a major crash.
Harris County sheriff’s deputies were called to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the southbound exit lane of State Highway 99 at 4:41 p.m., Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted.
The sheriff said a 16-year-old girl was behind the wheel and a male passenger who may be 17 years old were critically injured.
The girl was flown to the hospital by Life Flight while the passenger was taken by ambulance.
Authorities did not say what led up to the wreck.
@HCSOTexas units are investigating a major crash at SH-99 just south of Bridgeland Creek Pkwy. A female driver, possibly 16, has been taken by Lifeflight and a male passenger, possibly 17, has been taken by ambulance. Both are critical. Please avoid the area. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/aINNmjkBaH
%u2014 Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) September 12, 2022