Two-Year-Old Killed After U-Haul Driver Falls Asleep on FM 2920

Overview

• The crash happened Saturday on FM 2920 in the Hockley area and a two-year-old child was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a westbound U‑Haul crossed into the eastbound lane after its driver fell asleep, and the mother’s vehicle entered a ditch while trying to avoid the truck.
• The child’s mother, an eight-month-old sibling, and the U‑Haul driver were taken to hospitals with injuries that officials say are not life-threatening and are expected to recover.
• Investigators have not released identities, report no signs of intoxication, and have opened a follow-up probe to establish fault and whether charges will be filed; initial reports differ slightly on the exact intersection.
• FM 2920 is a major county roadway where serious crashes occur and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office will likely use crash reconstruction and interviews to determine cause, a process that could influence any criminal or civil actions.