An accident at Gaston Rd and FM 1093 Rd in Katy early Friday morning at 2:26 AM has disrupted traffic in Fort Bend County. Emergency crews responded to the major crash in the pre-dawn hours on what's typically a quieter stretch of FM road.
The incident forced crews to manage lane closures while they worked the scene. Drivers in the area encountered significant delays as emergency personnel cleared the roadway and investigated the collision. The exact duration of the road closure wasn't immediately clear, but crews worked through the early morning to restore normal traffic flow.
Accidents remain the most common incident type at this location, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Fort Bend County as a whole logged 751 incidents over the past 30 days, keeping first responders busy across the region.
If you were heading through the Katy area Friday morning, you likely felt the impact. The crash happened during a typically light-traffic window, but any major incident can create a bottleneck, especially when emergency response is required. Drivers should expect standard morning commute caution as traffic returns to normal in this corridor.
No additional details about injuries or vehicle involvement were immediately available. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Motorists should exercise patience and maintain safe following distances as crews continue normal roadway operations.
Gaston Rd/Fm 1093 Rd, Katy, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
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