HOUSTON – The Katy Freeway is back open following an hours-long shut down due to a fatal accident.
The accident happened around 5:30 a.m. Thursday in the outbound lanes of the Katy Freeway at Barker Cypress, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Authorities said at least one person was killed in the crash involving an 18-wheeler. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
HPD shared a tweet that said, “traffic (was) being diverted to exit State Highway 6 and the entrance ramp from Highway 6 on to Katy Fwy is shut down.”
Drivers experienced major delays from the closure as crews and investigators worked to clear the scene.
Freeway Closure: 16400 Katy Fwy outbound at Barker Cypress shut down for a fatality crash investigation. Traffic is being diverted to exit State Highway 6 and the entrance ramp from Highway 6 on to Katy Fwy is shut down. #hounews CC9
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) June 17, 2021