Eastbound traffic on Interstate 30 in Dallas ground to a halt yesterday after a pedestrian was struck and killed near Munger Boulevard, according to authorities. Dallas County sheriff's traffic deputies shut down the eastbound lanes at Munger and forced drivers off the highway, creating heavy backups as crews worked the scene.
In a post from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, deputies issued a traffic alert warning that all eastbound lanes at Munger were closed while investigators handled a pedestrian fatality. Drivers were told to exit at Munger. The alert also featured Texas Department of Transportation sensor timestamps that showed activity on IH-30 near Munger just before 10 p.m., which officials attached to the public notice.
Traffic Alert: eastbound I-30 at Munger. Dallas County Sheriff’s Traffic Deputies are working a pedestrian fatality accident. The highway is shut down and traffic must exit Munger. Post time 10pm. pic.twitter.com/LSS3ZdvTK3
— Dallas Sheriff’s Office (@Dallas_Sheriff) February 14, 2026
What officials say
Sheriff's traffic deputies are leading the investigation and have not yet released the victim's identity or explained how the crash unfolded. Officials also have not said whether any motorists stopped at the scene or whether any charges could be filed as detectives review evidence from the roadway.
Driving impacts
The closure pushed all eastbound traffic off I-30 at Munger, funneling drivers onto nearby frontage roads and side streets and leaving many stuck in stop-and-go delays. Motorists are urged to plan for lingering slowdowns and follow posted detours while investigators finish processing the scene and crews clear the highway.
Pedestrian safety in Dallas
This latest fatal collision comes amid a broader concern about people on foot being killed on Dallas streets. The city has recorded a troubling rise in pedestrian deaths in recent years and has launched a Vision Zero program that aims to cut severe injuries in half by 2030. The Dallas Morning News has reported on that surge and the city's push to make walking safer.
According to CBS Texas, anyone who witnessed the crash or captured it on video is asked to contact the Dallas County Sheriff's Office Vehicle Crimes Unit at [email protected] or call Detective A. Powers at 214-589-2327. Investigators say tips and dash-cam footage are often crucial for reconstructing crashes on high-speed corridors like I-30.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as the sheriff's office and TxDOT release more information on the investigation and when eastbound I-30 will fully reopen.
