Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Authorities in Texas shared photos from a near-tragedy that occurred when an unsecured trailer hitch went airborne and crashed through a driver's windshield. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that "tragedy was narrowly avoided" on southbound Interstate 45 at Spring Cypress when the "unsecured towing hitch smashed through a driver's windshield." Advertisement The hitch landed in the passenger's seat, which was unoccupied at the time. "If you haven't checked recently to ensure that your trailer hitch is properly installed, now would be a good time," the Facebook post said. Sgt. Raymond Parker with the Harris County Sheriff's Office said the hitch was on the road and was sent airborne by an 18-wheeler. It struck multiple vehicles before ending up on the BMW's passenger seat. Read More Metal pipe crashes through Texas woman's windshield Power drill crashes into windshield of moving car Elephant smashes car's windshield in India