Mykawa Rd at Black Scarlet crash early Sunday; 26 in 90 days

A major motor vehicle crash at Mykawa Rd and Black Scarlet Dr brought first responders to the intersection early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 6:14 AM on August 23, with overcast skies and temperatures around 79 degrees.

Authorities responded to clear the roadway. Lane and clearance details were not immediately available, but the intersection remained active.

This crash marks another incident at a location with a notable crash history. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, Mykawa Rd at Black Scarlet Dr has recorded 26 total incidents over the past 90 days, with 16 of those classified as major. Over the past 12 months, the intersection has seen 51 total incidents, 29 of them major.

The intersection's recent activity is concentrated: five incidents occurred in the past 30 days, all major. Fridays have been the highest-incident day at this location over the past 90 days, with seven crashes recorded on that day of the week.

According to state crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation, the corridor has experienced 21 crashes since January 2020, including one fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Drive In Single Lane" as the leading factor, cited in 5 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the intersection stands at 13.5%, with 5 of 37 vehicles involved in crashes leaving the scene.

Sunday morning is not typically the peak activity period for this intersection, but the crash underscores the consistent traffic conflict at this location across the week. Drivers in the area should expect possible delays and exercise caution as crews clear the scene and investigate.

**Update (2:15 PM CT):** The major crash at MYKAWA RD @ BLK SCARLET DR, first reported at 6:14 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.