A major vehicle accident shut down West FM 1097 in Willis just after 3 a.m. on Saturday, August 22nd, leaving the roadway impassable for several hours.
The crash happened on the farm road in Montgomery County during the early morning darkness. Emergency crews responded to clear the scene and get the road back open to traffic.
Vehicle accidents are the most common incident type on West FM 1097 according to LTA data, making this stretch a recurring problem for the area. Montgomery County as a whole saw 312 incidents in the past 30 days across all roads and highways.
Crew times weren't specified in the incident report, so exact clearance isn't certain. If you were heading through Willis early Saturday morning, you likely encountered significant delays. By the time the sun came up, conditions should have improved as crews wrapped up their work.
If you're driving West FM 1097 during early morning hours, leave extra time. This road has seen more than its share of accidents, and low-visibility conditions at that hour make any incident harder to spot and avoid.
**Update (11:05 AM CT):** The major crash at West Fm 1097 Willis, TX 77378, first reported at 3:05 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
West Fm 1097 Willis, TX 77378
Montgomery County, Texas
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