Northbound U.S. 67 near Duncanville turned into a parking lot yesterday after a motorcycle crash that authorities described as fatal shut down every northbound lane, grinding the morning rush to a halt and drawing a heavy emergency response. Deputies and fire crews sealed off the highway while crash investigators combed through the scene.
TxDOT’s incident log showed the shutdown was confirmed around 7 a.m., and traffic cameras caught long lines of brake lights stacking up near Wintergreen Road and Main Street, according to The Dallas Morning News. Drivers were funneled onto a nearby exit ramp as first responders worked to secure the area.
Officials say traffic was diverted
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said on social media that all northbound U.S. 67 traffic was being pushed off at Wintergreen Road and that deputies were on scene helping first responders, as reported by WFAA. Local outlets flagged that post as the first official word of the major backup.
No details yet on cause or identity
Investigators had not released any information about what triggered the crash or the identity of the rider, and it was not immediately clear whether any other vehicles were involved, The Dallas Morning News reported. Officials said more details would come after the scene was cleared and preliminary on-site work wrapped up.
Why this matters for commuters
U.S. 67 is a key southwest Dallas County artery that has been slated for widening and reconstruction to relieve congestion and improve safety, according to TxDOT. When it shuts down during peak hours, the ripple effects can clog nearby routes and throw the entire commute into chaos…