HOUSTON – A wrecker driver was seriously injured in a crash involving an 18-wheeler in east Harris County, the sheriff’s office says.

Wrecker driver injured in crash

What we know:

The crash occurred Monday morning on the I-610 East Loop ramp to eastbound I-10.

According to the sheriff’s office, a Tow and Go wrecker was helping a stranded motorist when an 18-wheeler’s oversized load struck the wrecker truck.

The wrecker truck then struck the wrecker driver, who was seriously injured, authorities say.

What we don’t know:

The drivers involved have not been identified. The extent of the wrecker driver’s injuries are not known.

What’s next:

The Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office Motorist Assistance Program units and EMS responded to the scene.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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