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DeWalt Street sees major crash early Friday

September 18, 2026 at 05:26 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A major crash unfolded on DeWalt Street early Friday morning, with emergency crews responding to the scene at 5:26 AM on September 18. The incident left the residential roadway disrupted as crews worked to clear the wreckage and assess the situation.

DeWalt Street, a residential thoroughfare in Harris County, saw significant disruption from the early-morning collision. Crews were on scene within minutes of the initial report, working to manage the scene and begin clearing operations.

The nature and full scope of the crash remain under investigation. Harris County saw 14,861 incidents over the previous 30 days according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, with 11 of those fatal. This particular incident was classified as major severity, indicating substantial damage and likely lane closures during peak recovery time.

Drivers in the area were advised to seek alternate routes while cleanup and investigation continued. The residential nature of the street meant limited traffic volume at that early hour, though the incident still created a significant local disruption during the overnight-to-morning transition.

No further details regarding injuries, vehicle count, or estimated clearance time were immediately available.

📍 Incident Location

1403 DEWALT ST

Harris County, Texas

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