Major crash with fatality disrupts Houston commute on IH-10

HOUSTON (CW39) - A major crash reported along IH-10 eastbound outbound near the John Ralston area is disrupting the Houston evening commute after authorities flagged the incident as a serious crash involving a reported fatality. Houston TranStar is reporting all main lanes are blocked and emergency crews are on scene, with delays expected to stack outbound traffic. Traffic on IH-10 outbound is being heavily affected after a crash was reported near the John Ralston exit ramp area. The incident, flagged as major with a reported fatality, has pulled emergency response units into an already high-volume corridor. For Houston drivers heading home, this is the kind of delay that turns a normal commute into a slow crawl. The slowdown is centered near the Federal exit ramp designated along IH-10 eastbound outbound. Vehicles approaching the 11560 E IH-10 FWY at the John Ralston stretch are likely to experience heavy congestion as lanes are impacted by emergency unit response activity. Expect backup conditions extending beyond the immediate exit area as traffic funnels down around the scene. Slows are already piling back to Wayside Drive and building until any main lanes reopen. Drivers traveling through this section of IH-10 should expect extended delays during peak evening travel times. With units responding and activity concentrated near the exit ramp, throughput is reduced and stop-and-go conditions are likely.