A major crash at Shirley Lane and Black Lee Road brought traffic to a standstill Saturday morning. The collision happened at 7:32 AM, and responding officers worked to clear the scene and reopen the intersection.
This intersection in Harris County has become a persistent trouble spot. Over the past year, it's logged 23 total incidents, with 13 of them classified as major crashes, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. In just the last 30 days, five crashes have occurred at this location—all major.
Looking at the broader historical record, state crash data from the Texas Department of Transportation shows 60 crashes within about a quarter-mile of this intersection since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 14 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the location stands at 9.0 percent.
Saturday's weather was clear with temperatures at 81 degrees at the time of the incident. Authorities did not release information about injuries or vehicle counts from the crash.
If you're in the area, expect delays around Shirley Lane and Black Lee Road as crews finish their investigation and clear the roadway.
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