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Crash on Southbound US-287 at SH 360 Closes Lanes Friday Morning

Crash on Southbound US-287 at SH 360 Closes Lanes Friday Morning - Car Accidents
Published Friday, November 13, 2026
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Mansfield

The information provided here is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

Wooley Law Takeaway

A collision on southbound U.S. 287 at State Highway 360 caused lane closures during the Friday morning commute on November 13, 2026.

The crash was reported at approximately 5:50 a.m. Two right lanes and the right shoulder of southbound U.S. 287 were closed while crews responded to the scene.

The interchange of U.S. 287 and SH 360 serves traffic moving through the Mansfield area and is a heavily traveled part of the southern Dallas-Fort Worth transportation network.

At this time, information regarding the number of vehicles involved, whether anyone was injured, and what caused the collision has not been publicly confirmed. Drivers traveling through the area should use caution around emergency vehicles and watch for changing traffic conditions.

What Can Cause an Early-Morning Highway Crash?

Crashes during the early morning hours can occur for many different reasons. Investigators may examine factors such as:

  • Unsafe lane changes or merging

  • Speed that is unsafe for traffic or roadway conditions

  • Following too closely

  • Driver distraction

  • Fatigue or drowsy driving

  • Sudden braking or congestion

  • Impaired driving

  • Vehicle or tire problems

The existence of a lane closure does not establish who caused a crash. Determining responsibility generally requires reviewing the physical evidence, witness accounts, crash reports, video, and other available information.

Evidence That May Be Important After a US-287 Crash

When a serious collision happens on a major highway such as U.S. 287, evidence can disappear quickly after the roadway is cleared.

Depending on the circumstances, useful evidence may include:

  • Police crash reports

  • Dash-camera or nearby surveillance footage

  • Photographs of the vehicles and roadway

  • Witness statements

  • Vehicle event-data-recorder information

  • Cellphone records when distracted driving is suspected

  • Inspection or maintenance records if a commercial vehicle was involved

A person injured in a highway collision may also want to preserve medical records, photographs of injuries, repair estimates, and documentation of missed work.

Injured in a Mansfield or DFW Highway Crash?

People injured in crashes on U.S. 287, SH 360, I-20, or other Dallas-Fort Worth highways may face medical expenses, lost income, vehicle damage, and disputes with insurance companies.

The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious car and truck crashes throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. An attorney can investigate the collision, identify available insurance coverage, preserve evidence, and evaluate the damages caused by the wreck.

Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

This article is based on preliminary traffic information available on November 13, 2026. Additional information about the collision may become available as authorities continue their investigation. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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