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Wayside Drive crash early Friday; Harris sees 23 fatals in 30 days

September 11, 2026 at 02:18 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A major crash on Wayside Drive in the early morning hours brought emergency crews to a residential area at 2:18 AM on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Harris County has recorded 16,122 incidents over the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. The county's fatality count for that same period stands at 23, underscoring the ongoing toll of traffic collisions across the region.

First responders were on scene to manage the major incident. The extent of injuries and specific lane closure details were not immediately available, but the severity of the crash prompted a significant emergency response in the residential neighborhood.

Details on the vehicles involved, driver condition, and clearance timeline remain limited at this early stage. Residents and early commuters in the area should expect delays and exercise caution in the vicinity until the roadway is fully cleared and investigated.

Update (4:10 AM CT): The major crash at 700 N WAYSIDE DRIVE, first reported at 2:18 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.

📍 Incident Location

700 N WAYSIDE DR

Harris County, Texas

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