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A city vehicle rolled over in a crash Thursday, KPRC Local 2 reported.
The wreck happened on Interstate 10 near San Jacinto Street at about 12:30 a.m.
Houston police said an Acura's tire was blown out and caused the driver to lose control. The Acura hit a truck belonging to the city of Houston's traffic management department, police said.
The truck rolled over on the road, officials said.
Police said the truck driver and Acura driver suffered minor injuries. They were both treated at the scene.
Officials said several other vehicles were involved in the accident. None of the drivers suffered major injuries.
Even as gas prices rise and truck and SUV sales shrink, Acura is going against conventional wisdom and launching an all-new version of its MDX. Acura figures the luxury midsize SUV category will grow 26 percent in the next five years and aims to be ready with its new truck.
hree option packages will be available when the car is on sale in a month or so and can be mixed and matched. The Sport package has active dampers, high-zoot leather and alloy wheels. The Technology package includes DVD Nav system with real-time traffic updates, rearview camera, and automatic climate control. The Entertainment package has a rear-entertainment system, power tailgate and heated second row seats.
Prices aren't set in stone yet, but Acura is figuring on $41,000-$48,000.
The new MDX has crisper sheetmetal and a more driver-oriented interior. Acura
