Tragedy Strikes I-635: Fatal Crash Shuts Down Major Irving Freeway

IRVING, Texas – An early morning commute turned tragic on Thursday as a devastating multi-vehicle collision, involving a large semi-truck and a passenger vehicle, claimed one life and brought a major section of Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway) to a complete standstill in Irving.

The fatal crash occurred just before dawn, on the westbound lanes of I-635 near State Highway 161 (George Bush Turnpike).

Emergency services, including the Irving Police Department and fire rescue, swiftly responded to the scene, where they confirmed a single fatality resulting from the impact. Details regarding the identity of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The severity of the incident necessitated an immediate and extensive closure of the freeway.

All westbound lanes of I-635 were shut down, along with the critical ramp from SH-161 leading onto I-635 westbound. This closure, which persisted for several hours through the peak morning rush, created significant traffic gridlock and forced thousands of commuters to seek alternative routes, causing widespread delays across the metroplex.

Irving Police Department traffic investigators are now meticulously working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the tragic collision.

The precise cause of the crash remains under active investigation, with authorities examining all factors that may have contributed to the incident. Drivers were urged to exercise extreme caution and patience, and to avoid the area if possible, with updates being provided as the situation evolved and the investigation progressed.

As the community grapples with the impact of this incident, the focus remains on supporting those affected and understanding the full circumstances of this profound loss on our roadways.

Drivers are reminded to stay vigilant and practice safe driving habits, especially during early morning hours.