Emmanuel Blanco and Broderick West Killed in Head-On Collision on I-45 North Freeway

Quick Facts

Where: Interstate 45 North Freeway, near Quitman Street and the Interstate 10 interchange in Houston, TX

What Happened: Emmanuel Blanco and Broderick West were killed following a head-on collision

Participants:

• Emmanuel Blanco
• Broderick West

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Emmanuel Blanco, Fatality
• Broderick West, Fatality

Details

Emmanuel Blanco and Broderick West were killed following a head-on collision on I-45 North Freeway early Thursday morning, December 19, 2024. The Houston Police Department reports that one of the drivers was heading the wrong way on I-45 when the collided with the other vehicle. Authorities are still uncertain as to which driver was going the wrong way, and the incident is being investigated.