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Intersection crash at Old Spanish Trail and Kirby Saturday morning

September 05, 2026 at 07:36 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A major crash brought traffic to a standstill at Old Spanish Trail and Kirby Drive early Saturday morning. The collision occurred at 7:36 AM, disrupting the intersection during what's typically a slower period for this Harris County location.

Emergency crews responded to clear the wreckage and assist those involved. While specifics on lane closures and injury details remain limited, the incident was significant enough to warrant a major classification under LocalTrafficAccidents.com incident severity standards.

Harris County is experiencing sustained traffic pressure across the region, with 17,032 incidents logged over the past 30 days—including 18 fatal crashes—highlighting the volume of collisions commuters are navigating countywide.

By mid-morning, crews were working to restore normal traffic flow through the intersection. Drivers in the area should expect residual delays as authorities finalize their response.

📍 Incident Location

1199 OLD SPANISH TRL @ 7999 KIRBY DR

Harris County, Texas

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