Major Crash on Westbound I-20 at Wheatland Road Near Duncanville

A major crash was reported on westbound US 175 at Simonds Road in Dallas early Monday morning, August 31, 2026. According to the TxDOT traffic information provided, the collision was verified at approximately 6:27 a.m. The lane diagram shows the left shoulder and both main westbound travel lanes closed, while the adjacent ramp area remained open. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the wreck. Main Lanes Closed After US 175 Crash at Simonds Road The collision affected westbound traffic on US 175, also known as the C.F. Hawn Freeway, during the Monday morning commute. With both main travel lanes blocked, motorists approaching Simonds Road could encounter significant congestion, sudden braking, emergency vehicles, and traffic being diverted or forced into the remaining open roadway area. Because information about the wreck remains preliminary, it would be premature to attribute the collision to speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, an unsafe lane change, or another specific cause. Evidence After a US 175 Car Wreck in Dallas When someone is injured in a serious highway collision, evidence gathered shortly after the crash may become important in determining how the wreck occurred. Potentially important evidence may include: Dashcam footage TxDOT traffic-camera footage Nearby surveillance video Photographs and videos from the crash scene Witness statements Police crash reports Vehicle event-data recorder information Cell phone records when relevant Vehicle damage, debris, and roadway evidence The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Dallas car accidents⁠, including serious wrecks along US 175 and other major highways throughout southeast Dallas County. Recent US 175 Crashes in Dallas The Wooley Law Firm has reported on several other serious collisions along the US 175 corridor. A recent major westbound US 175 crash at Belt Line Road⁠ also resulted in lane closures in southeast Dallas. (Wooley Law⁠) The firm has also covered a westbound US 175 crash at I-45 in Dallas⁠ and a major US 175 crash at Jim Miller Road⁠. (Wooley Law⁠) These crashes involved different circumstances and are not known to be related, but they show how quickly collisions can disrupt traffic along the C.F. Hawn Freeway. Injured in a US 175 Car Wreck in Dallas? If you were injured in a Dallas car accident, US 175 wreck, Simonds Road crash, C.F. Hawn Freeway collision, or another serious southeast Dallas highway accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, property damage, and other losses if the evidence establishes legal responsibility. A Dallas car accident lawyer can investigate available video, vehicle data, witness statements, insurance coverage, and other evidence needed to determine how a serious US 175 collision occurred. 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 TxDOT traffic information concerning a developing collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, person, or company before the investigation is complete. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A 39-year-old woman was killed and an 8-month-old baby suffered suspected serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on eastbound US 80 near FM 460 in Kaufman County early Saturday morning, August 29, 2026. According to preliminary information from the Texas Department of Public Safety, troopers responded to the collision at approximately 4:25 a.m. DPS investigators said an SUV was traveling eastbound in the exit lane for FM 460 while a Chevrolet Silverado pickup was traveling eastbound in the right lane. According to the preliminary investigation, the SUV driver made an unsafe left lane change and struck the pickup. The impact reportedly caused the pickup to lose control, strike a concrete barrier, and roll over before coming to rest on its roof. The SUV continued forward and also struck a concrete barrier. Forney Woman Dies After US 80 Rollover The driver of the pickup was identified as a 39-year-old woman from Forney. She was transported to a local medical facility, where she was pronounced dead. An 8-month-old infant riding in the pickup was also transported to a hospital with suspected serious injuries. DPS reported that the 25-year-old driver of the SUV and two passengers in that vehicle were not injured. This is a devastating collision for the family that lost a loved one while also facing concern for a seriously injured infant. DPS Says Unsafe Lane Change Preceded the Crash The Texas DPS preliminary investigation states that the SUV driver made an unsafe left lane change from the FM 460 exit lane and struck the pickup traveling in the adjacent right lane. That finding is preliminary. A complete investigation may still examine vehicle positions, speed, braking, lane markings, roadway construction, visibility, witness accounts, and electronic vehicle data before responsibility is finally determined. The US 80 corridor between Lawson Road and FM 460 has also been part of a significant TxDOT reconstruction project. (TxDOT⁠) Whether roadway construction or traffic configuration had any role in this particular crash has not been established. Evidence After a Fatal Lane-Change Crash A serious lane-change collision can involve evidence beyond the initial police report. Potentially important evidence may include: Vehicle event-data recorder information Dashcam footage TxDOT traffic-camera footage Witness statements Photographs and measurements from the scene Damage patterns on both vehicles Tire marks and debris Cell phone records when relevant Lane markings and traffic-control devices Construction-zone records if applicable 911 and emergency-response records Vehicle data may help investigators determine speed, braking, throttle position, and other information from the moments surrounding the crash. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas car accidents⁠, including serious highway and rollover wrecks throughout Kaufman County and North Texas. Rollover Injuries Can Be Severe The pickup reportedly struck a concrete barrier and rolled before coming to rest upside down. Rollover crashes can expose occupants to multiple impacts as the vehicle strikes the roadway, barriers, and other objects. Injuries may include traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, internal injuries, and other serious trauma. When an infant or young child is injured, evaluating future medical needs can be especially important because the long-term consequences may not be fully known immediately. Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Kaufman County Crash If the evidence establishes that another driver’s negligence caused a fatal collision, certain surviving family members may have rights under Texas wrongful death law⁠. Potential damages depend on the circumstances and may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, mental anguish, funeral expenses, and other damages recognized under Texas law. The Wooley Law Firm has also reported on other serious US 80 collisions in this area, including a three-vehicle US 80 crash near Terrell that prompted a CareFlite response⁠. Injured or Lost a Loved One in a US 80 Crash Near Forney? If your family lost a loved one or your child was seriously injured in a Forney car accident, US 80 wreck, FM 460 crash, Lawson Road-area collision, rollover accident, or another serious Kaufman County wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation if the evidence establishes legal responsibility. A Kaufman County car accident lawyer can investigate vehicle data, photographs, witness statements, available video, roadway conditions, and insurance coverage to determine how a serious highway collision occurred. 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 information attributed to the Texas Department of Public Safety and developing local reporting. The DPS investigation remains ongoing, and additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to make a final determination of fault or legal responsibility. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

New information has been released about the major eastbound US 80 crash near Forney that shut down the highway near the Kaufman County line early Saturday morning, August 29, 2026. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the two-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 4:25 a.m. on US 80 near FM 460. DPS said a 39-year-old Forney woman was killed and an 8-month-old infant suffered suspected serious injuries after a Chevrolet Silverado was struck by another vehicle, hit a concrete barrier, and rolled over. The crash caused significant closures along eastbound US 80, with traffic impacts extending through the Lawson Road and Kaufman County line area. DPS Says Unsafe Lane Change Preceded Fatal US 80 Crash According to the preliminary DPS investigation, an Infiniti SUV was traveling eastbound on US 80 in the FM 460 exit lane, while the Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound in the adjacent right lane. Investigators said the Infiniti driver made an unsafe left lane change and struck the Silverado. The impact reportedly caused the Silverado to lose control, strike a concrete barrier, and roll over before coming to rest on its roof. The Infiniti continued forward and also struck a concrete barrier. The DPS findings remain preliminary, and the investigation is ongoing. Forney Woman Dies, 8-Month-Old Baby Seriously Injured The Silverado driver was identified by authorities as Juana Berenice Chavez Ojeda, 39, of Forney. She was transported from the crash scene to a local medical facility, where she was pronounced dead. An 8-month-old infant traveling in the Silverado was also transported to a hospital with suspected serious injuries. The driver and two passengers traveling in the Infiniti were reportedly not injured. This is a devastating collision for the family involved, particularly as they deal simultaneously with the loss of a loved one and serious injuries to an infant. Evidence After a Fatal Lane-Change Crash on US 80 The preliminary finding that an unsafe lane change preceded the collision makes evidence concerning the vehicles' positions immediately before impact particularly important. Potential evidence may include: Vehicle event-data recorder information Dashcam footage TxDOT traffic-camera footage Witness statements Photographs and measurements from the crash scene Damage patterns on both vehicles Tire marks and debris Cell phone records when relevant Lane markings and exit-lane configuration 911 and emergency-response records Electronic vehicle data may help investigators determine speed, braking, throttle position, and other information from the moments surrounding the collision. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious Texas car accidents, including highway crashes, rollover accidents, and disputed lane-change collisions throughout Kaufman County and North Texas. Rollover Crashes Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries The Silverado reportedly struck a concrete barrier and overturned before coming to rest on its roof. Rollover crashes can expose occupants to multiple violent forces as a vehicle strikes the roadway, barriers, and other objects. Injuries can include traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, internal injuries, and other severe trauma. When an infant or young child is seriously injured, determining the child's future medical and rehabilitation needs may become especially important because the long-term effects of an injury may not be immediately known. Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Forney Car Accident If the evidence ultimately establishes that another driver's negligence caused the collision, certain surviving family members may have rights under Texas wrongful death law. Potential damages depend on the circumstances and may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, mental anguish, funeral expenses, and other damages recognized by Texas law. The Wooley Law Firm has also reported on other serious US 80 crashes in this area, including a major US 80 crash at Lawson Road near the Kaufman County line and a three-vehicle US 80 crash near Terrell that prompted a CareFlite response. Injured or Lost a Loved One in a US 80 Crash Near Forney? If your family lost a loved one or your child was seriously injured in a Forney car accident, US 80 wreck, FM 460 crash, Lawson Road-area collision, rollover accident, or another serious Kaufman County wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation if the evidence establishes legal responsibility. A Forney car accident lawyer can investigate vehicle data, available video, witnesses, crash-scene evidence, insurance coverage, and the complete DPS investigation to determine how a serious US 80 collision occurred. 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 information attributed to the Texas Department of Public Safety and developing local reporting. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to make a final determination of fault or legal responsibility. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.