Hardy Toll Road crash: Off-duty suffers serious injuries in crash caused by attempted freeway takeover, sheriff says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An off-duty deputy was taken to the hospital in serious condition after a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

The crash happened in the 18100 block of the Hardy Toll Road near Airtex Drive at about 11:20 a.m.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that the crash may have happened after at least six motorcycles tried to stop traffic flow by attempting to take over the freeway.

Officials did not report any other injuries.

Gonzales said the investigators are on the scene as they work to clear it.

HCSO did not release the deputy’s name, but Gonzalez said his team at the hospital is supporting him.

This developing story will be updated once additional details are available.