SH-105 westbound crash at Lee Turner Rd early Saturday

A major crash on SH-105 westbound at Lee Turner Road in Montgomery County shut down the roadway at 3:28 AM on Saturday, August 15, forcing responders to clear debris and assess the damage in the pre-dawn darkness.

Authorities arrived to find significant wreckage blocking westbound traffic. The incident tied up the corridor during a window when overnight freight and early-morning commuters typically move through the area. Crews worked to clear the roadway and restore flow.

This crash adds to a substantial crash history at this stretch of SH-105. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor near Lee Turner Road has recorded 60 crashes since January 2020, including 2 fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 13 crashes at this location. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 3.0% across the crash record.

Montgomery County saw 297 incidents over the past 30 days across all roads and intersections in the county, per LTA data. This particular stretch of SH-105 has drawn repeat incidents, making Saturday's crash part of a documented pattern at this location.

Weather conditions at the time were clear, with temperatures around 77 degrees. Road conditions were dry, ruling out wet-pavement factors in this incident.

Drivers heading westbound on SH-105 near Lee Turner should expect residual delays as crews complete their work. Check real-time traffic updates before you head out, and allow extra time if this is your usual route. The incident should clear as daylight arrives and crews finish their investigation.