Major Crash on Westbound I-30 at Jim Miller Road in Dallas Closes HOV Lane

A major crash was reported on eastbound US 80 at Lawson Road near the Kaufman County line early Saturday morning, August 29, 2026. According to the TxDOT traffic information provided, the collision was verified at approximately 5:16 a.m. The lane diagram shows the left shoulder, both eastbound travel lanes, and right shoulder closed, leaving the adjacent ramp or bypass area open while emergency crews responded. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the wreck. Main Lanes Closed After US 80 Crash at Lawson Road The collision affected eastbound traffic on US 80 near Lawson Road, close to the Dallas-Kaufman County line. With both main travel lanes blocked, motorists approaching the crash could encounter substantial delays, sudden braking, emergency vehicles, and traffic being redirected around the scene. 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 80 Car Wreck Near Kaufman County When someone is injured in a serious highway collision, evidence gathered shortly after the crash may become important in determining how the wreck happened. 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 and roadway evidence The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas car accidents⁠, including serious crashes along US 80 in Mesquite, Forney, Terrell, and Kaufman County. Another Major Crash at US 80 and Lawson Road This is another recent collision reported at US 80 and Lawson Road near the Kaufman County line. On August 21, a separate major eastbound US 80 crash at Lawson Road⁠ closed multiple lanes during the morning commute. The Wooley Law Firm has also reported on a three-vehicle US 80 crash near Terrell that prompted a CareFlite response⁠ and a separate US 80 crash at Lawson Road near Mesquite⁠. These incidents involved different circumstances and are not known to be related, but they show how frequently serious crashes can disrupt traffic along the US 80 corridor. Injured in a US 80 Car Wreck Near Kaufman County? If you were injured in a US 80 car accident, Lawson Road wreck, Kaufman County crash, Mesquite highway collision, Forney-area accident, or another serious North Texas wreck, 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. 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 driver was critically injured after a passenger vehicle collided with a DART train near Jim Miller Road and C.F. Hawn Freeway in southeast Dallas on Friday evening, August 28, 2026. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the collision at approximately 6:40 p.m. near DART’s Buckner Station. A Dallas Fire-Rescue unit reportedly encountered the crash as it happened and called for additional emergency assistance. The driver of the passenger vehicle was initially trapped inside the vehicle, but firefighters were able to remove the driver without requiring the full heavy-rescue response that had been dispatched. The injured driver was transported to a hospital in critical condition. DART temporarily held train traffic while emergency crews worked at the scene. DART Police are investigating the cause of the collision. Driver Trapped After DART Train Collision in Southeast Dallas A collision between a passenger vehicle and a light-rail train can result in devastating forces because of the size, weight, and momentum of the train. Investigators will need to determine exactly how the passenger vehicle and DART train came into contact near Jim Miller Road and C.F. Hawn Freeway. Early information did not establish why the vehicle was in the path of the train or whether the collision occurred at a controlled crossing. Because the investigation remains underway, it would be premature to assign responsibility to the vehicle driver, DART operator, or any other person or entity. Evidence After a DART Train Accident in Dallas Train collisions can generate substantial electronic and physical evidence that may help reconstruct what happened. Potentially important evidence may include: DART train surveillance footage Forward-facing train cameras Train event-recorder information Railroad crossing or signal data Traffic-signal records Nearby surveillance video Dashcam footage Vehicle event-data recorder information Communications between the train operator and DART Witness statements Dallas Fire-Rescue and police records Photographs and measurements from the collision scene Inspection and maintenance records for relevant crossing equipment Some video and electronic information may not be retained indefinitely. When someone suffers catastrophic injuries, identifying and preserving this evidence early can become important. The Wooley Law Firm represents people seriously injured in Dallas car accidents⁠, including collisions involving commercial and public transportation vehicles. Does a Crash Involving DART Require a Different Investigation? Potentially. Dallas Area Rapid Transit is a governmental entity, which can create legal issues that are different from an ordinary claim against a private driver or company. If evidence ultimately indicates that DART or one of its employees contributed to a collision, special governmental notice requirements, immunity provisions, and other procedural rules may need to be evaluated. The involvement of a DART train, however, does not establish that DART or the train operator caused this crash. The actions of the vehicle driver, train operator, crossing systems, traffic controls, and other circumstances should all be investigated before conclusions are reached. Other Recent DART Train Crashes in Dallas The Wooley Law Firm has reported on several other serious DART train collisions in Dallas. In July, a DART train and box truck collided near the Pearl/Arts District Station in downtown Dallas⁠, resulting in multiple reported injuries. A separate DART train collision on Bryan Street in Dallas⁠ also involved a commercial vehicle and resulted in several people being taken to the hospital. In June, a pickup truck and DART train collided in northeast Dallas⁠, resulting in a fatality and injuries to train passengers. These crashes involved different facts and are not known to be related, but they demonstrate why collisions involving passenger vehicles and light-rail trains require careful investigation of both roadway and rail evidence. Injured in a DART Train Accident in Dallas? A person facing critical injuries after a train collision may require extensive hospitalization, rehabilitation, follow-up care, and potentially long-term medical treatment. Determining what happened and identifying all potentially responsible parties can therefore become especially important. If you were injured in a Dallas DART train accident, Buckner Station collision, Jim Miller Road crash, C.F. Hawn Freeway wreck, train-and-car collision, or another serious Dallas transportation accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, future medical treatment, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, disfigurement, and other losses if the evidence establishes legal responsibility. 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 Dallas Fire-Rescue, DART, and developing local reporting. Additional or different facts may become available as DART Police investigate. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to the vehicle driver, train operator, DART, or any other person or entity before the evidence is fully developed. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A collision was reported on southbound US 75 at Spring Valley Road in Richardson on Friday afternoon, August 28, 2026. According to the traffic information provided, the wreck was reported at approximately 3:45 p.m. The right travel lane and right shoulder were closed while emergency crews responded to the scene. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the collision. Right Lane Closed After US 75 Crash at Spring Valley Road The crash affected southbound traffic on US 75, also known as North Central Expressway, near Spring Valley Road during the Friday afternoon commute. With the right lane and shoulder blocked, motorists approaching the collision could encounter congestion, sudden braking, emergency vehicles, and drivers merging into the remaining open lanes. 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 particular cause. Evidence After a US 75 Car Wreck in Richardson 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 business surveillance video Photographs and videos from the scene Witness statements Richardson police crash reports Vehicle event-data recorder information Cell phone records when distracted driving is suspected Vehicle damage and roadway evidence The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Dallas-area car accidents, including serious crashes along US 75 in Richardson and North Dallas. Another Recent Crash at US 75 and Spring Valley Road This is another recent collision reported at US 75 and Spring Valley Road in Richardson. On August 24, a major southbound US 75 crash at Spring Valley Road affected the HOV lane, shoulders, and exit area. That was a separate incident and is not known to be related to Friday afternoon's crash. The Wooley Law Firm has also reported on a US 75 crash at Belt Line Road in Richardson and a major southbound US 75 wreck at Galatyn Parkway. These crashes involved different circumstances, but they illustrate how frequently collisions can disrupt traffic along North Central Expressway through Richardson. The Wooley Law Firm Handles US 75 Accident Claims The Wooley Law Firm has represented many people injured in crashes along US 75 in Richardson and the North Dallas area. Highway wrecks on US 75 can involve disputed lane changes, rear-end impacts, chain-reaction collisions, and disagreements over how the crash began. When liability is contested, obtaining available video, witness information, vehicle data, and photographs early can become important. Injured in a US 75 Car Wreck in Richardson? If you were injured in a Richardson car accident, US 75 wreck, Spring Valley Road crash, North Central Expressway collision, or another serious Dallas County 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. 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 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.