Westbound lanes of I-635 in Irving ground to a halt Saturday after a fatal crash that left at least one person dead and turned the Las Colinas corridor into a miles-long parking lot. Irving police urged drivers to steer clear as emergency crews and crash investigators stayed on scene for hours. Texas Department of Transportation cameras showed traffic stacking up while crews blocked lanes and worked through the wreckage.
According to WFAA, Irving police said the westbound closure begins at the Las Colinas exit. Additional details about how the crash unfolded were not immediately released. The outlet reported Saturday evening that responders were still on scene, with TxDOT traffic cameras capturing the congestion in real time.
Traffic and detours
CBS News Texas reported that at least one person died in the crash and that lanes remained shut while investigators worked the site, forcing motorists onto service roads and nearby exits. Drivers who typically rely on westbound I-635 through Las Colinas were met with significant delays as detoured traffic spilled onto parallel surface streets for much of the evening. Authorities advised drivers to build in extra travel time or find alternate routes until the scene is fully cleared.
What investigators say
Irving police said crash investigators remained on scene and had not released the victim's identity or an official cause of the collision, according to WFAA. Local coverage noted that TxDOT traffic feeds were used to monitor the growing backups while first responders worked to remove debris and reopen the roadway. The Irving Police Department used social media to warn drivers to avoid the Las Colinas exit area while the investigation continues.
Why this stretch matters
Crashes that trigger major closures are not unusual along parts of I-635, where heavy commuter traffic and complex interchanges can turn a single wreck into a regionwide headache. The Dallas Morning News has chronicled similar shutdowns over the past year, showing how one serious collision can ripple across commute patterns throughout the Metroplex. Transportation officials say drivers should expect delays in situations like this and lean on TxDOT or local police channels for up-to-the-minute information.
This story will be updated as agencies release more details. Motorists are urged to follow Irving Police and TxDOT for official travel advisories and word on when all lanes fully reopen.
