A Chevrolet pickup truck struck a stopped Kia from behind at a traffic signal on the US Highway 190 bridge crossing Dam B at the Jasper-Tyler county line early Sunday, sending both drivers by helicopter to Houston-area hospitals with serious injuries. The truck traveled about 200 yards and destroyed roughly 100 feet of guardrail before stopping near the Neches River.
Where
US Highway 190 bridge at Dam B, Jasper-Tyler county line, Texas
When
Early Sunday, October 25, 2026, shortly before or around 4:30-5 a.m.
Beech Grove VFD Chief Jamie GunterFirst responder and safety commenter
Texas Department of Public SafetyCrash investigator
Texas Department of TransportationProject manager for US 190 Steinhagen Bridge Project
Allegiance Mobile Health - Jasper EMSEmergency medical responder
Jasper County Sheriff's OfficeLaw enforcement responder
Dam B VFDAssisted with traffic control and helicopter landing zone
The facts
A Chevrolet pickup struck a Kia Sportage stopped at a red light, sending the truck about 200 yards before it destroyed roughly 100 feet of guardrail.12Stated by 2 sources
Both drivers were transported by helicopter to Houston-area hospitals with serious injuries.12Stated by 2 sources
Allegiance Air 1 from Kirbyville and Allegiance Air 3 from Livingston transported the two drivers.1
US Highway 190 closed in both directions for approximately two hours while crews worked the scene.12Stated by 2 sources
The crash occurred during an ongoing construction project, the US 190 Steinhagen Bridge Project.2
In June 2026, a Chevrolet pickup struck a guardrail at the same Dam B crossing with no injuries.1
In July 2026, a fatal crash at the bridge killed 42-year-old Kendrick Monroe.2
TxDOT stated the project includes Prepare to Stop/Signal Ahead signage and rumble strips for safety.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Beech Grove Fire Chief Jamie Gunter He has lost count of crashes at the bridge and believes the traffic signal placement needs reconsideration.2
Beech Grove Fire Chief Jamie Gunter Drivers approaching the red light may not expect traffic to be stopped, leaving them limited options to react.2
Beech Grove Fire Chief Jamie Gunter Moving the traffic signal farther back could give drivers more room to react or move out of the way.2
Where the sources disagree
Exact time of crash About 4:30 a.m. per KFDM [2]; shortly before 5 a.m. per KJAS [1]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Jasper County Dam B Bridge Crash Sends Two to Houston
These outlets were found through Google News headlines. Google decides which outlets appear there, and they lean mostly one way, so this sheet can only be as balanced as the reporting it was built from. Leanings are AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Construction began Monday on a new 1.7-mile segment of the Spring Branch Trail West in northwest Houston, part of a planned 11-mile trail network connecting the Addicks Reservoir to the White Oak Bayou Greenway.
$over $20 million for trail and park connections investment in Precinct Four
Lesley Briones, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner; Houston Parks Board, Project partner; Justin Schultz, President and CEO of Houston Parks Board and 3 more
The Southeastern Conference announced that Texas A&M will play South Carolina football on November 7 at 2 p.m. inside Williams-Brice Stadium.
Southeastern Conference, announced kickoff time and venue; Texas A&M football team, team playing in game; South Carolina football team, team playing in game
Nathaniel Ford began his first day as Dallas Area Rapid Transit's new CEO on Monday while his former employer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, faces a criminal investigation into alleged financial mismanagement and a budget deficit.
$$515,000 for annual salary
Nathaniel Ford, New President and CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit; DART Board Chair Randall Bryant, DART Board Chair; Florida Attorney General's office, Opened criminal investigation into JTA
The Southeastern Conference announced kickoff times for two Texas college football games scheduled for November 7, 2026. Texas will play Missouri at 11 a.m. CT on ABC or ESPN, and Texas A&M will host South Carolina at 3 p.m. on ESPN.
Southeastern Conference, announced kickoff times; Texas Longhorns, team playing Missouri; Missouri Tigers, team playing Texas and 2 more
Archer Aviation unveiled plans for electric air taxi networks using its Midnight aircraft in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston. The networks would connect airports with business districts and other destinations, with flights intended to reduce 60-90 minute drives to 10-20 minute flights.
Archer Aviation, electric aircraft company announcing air taxi network plans; Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator, commented on the proposals
Two people were taken to the hospital after a car caught fire in a two-vehicle crash on eastbound State Highway 71 at Caldwell Lane in Del Valle. One suffered life-threatening injuries and the other sustained serious injuries.
Travis County Sheriff's Office, Reported the crash; Austin-Travis County EMS, Responded to the scene and transported injured persons
United Airlines Flight UA1854 from Grand Cayman declared an emergency while approaching George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on October 25, 2026. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 had a mechanical issue with its right main landing gear. The aircraft landed safely, taxied normally, and passengers exited at the gate.
United Airlines, airline operator; Boeing 737 MAX 9, aircraft
A pickup truck driving the wrong way on Interstate 45 collided head-on with an SUV early Sunday morning, killing the SUV driver. The pickup was traveling at approximately 100 mph in the northbound lanes when it crashed near the Highway 105 exit.
Emelia Muniz, SUV driver, killed in crash; 20-year-old pickup driver, wrong-way driver, hospitalized; Conroe Police Department, investigating agency and 1 more