Houston, TX (November 8, 2026) – At least one person died on Sunday afternoon, November 8, after several vehicles collided on the McKay Bridge over Lake Houston in the Atascocita area.
Houston Police received the call at about 12:15 p.m. for the 9400 block of East FM 1960 Road. Investigators confirmed that multiple vehicles were involved but did not specify how many.
Officers blocked the eastbound and westbound lanes of the bridge for several hours. The bridge reopened around 6 p.m.
The cause of the accident continues to be investigated.
We send our deepest condolences to everyone grieving this loss.
How Long Do Families Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Houston, TX?
In Texas, families generally have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. That deadline is strict, and a claim filed even one day late can be thrown out no matter how strong the evidence is.
The surviving spouse, children, and parents share this window, and only they may file during the first three months.
Grief, funeral planning, and sudden money worries can make two years pass quickly. Families who wait may also lose key evidence, since vehicle data, video footage, and witness memories fade long before the legal cutoff arrives. If a family missed the deadline, it can mean giving up any chance to recover lost financial support, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and funeral costs.
A few rules can change the timeline. The estate's separate survival claim generally follows the same two-year limit, though Texas law can pause the clock for up to a year after a death if no estate representative has been appointed yet.
A child under 18 may also get extra time on their own claim. Cases that involve a government vehicle or a publicly maintained road work differently, since written notice often must be given within six months, and some cities set even shorter limits.
These exceptions are narrow and depend on the facts, and a wrongful death lawyer can identify every deadline that applies, send any required notices, and file well before time runs out.
If your family is facing a similar situation and you are not sure of how much time you may have left to file a claim, reach out to us. At Brian C. Gutierrez, PLLC, we can review your case and walk you through your timeline and what next steps may be worth taking.
Call Brian C. Gutierrez, PLLC, at (979) 243-9912 to talk it through with our team and clear your doubts.
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