Accidents and Flash Flood Warning Impact Rush Hour Traffic in Dallas
Update:
1:50 p.m.: Revised to include latest information from Dallas police.
Multiple Accidents Reported on Dallas Highways
Several accidents on Dallas highways were impacting rush hour traffic Wednesday as rain falls and a flash flood warning remains active.
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Accident on Northbound U.S. 75
On northbound U.S. 75, all lanes were closed at the interchange with Interstate 635, TxDOT cameras showed. Traffic was being directed off the highway at the interchange, and all lanes were blocked as of 7:30 a.m. The highway was later reopened.
Texas Department of Transportation traffic camera captures traffic on U.S. 75 near the scene of an accident on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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Investigation and Response
According to Dallas police, officers responded to the interchange at about 4:30 a.m. on a call for service and found a body at the location. Police did not say exactly where the body was found and did not identify the person found dead. The scene is still active as of 9:30 a.m. as police investigate.
Dallas police said later Wednesday that the death was being investigated as an apparent suicide.
Additional Accidents and Incidents
Texas Department of Transportation traffic cameras are showing an accident in the northbound lanes of U.S. 75, near North Park mall. The accident left several lanes closed earlier Wednesday, but most lanes were reopened by 7:30 a.m. It was later fully cleared.
Another collision on I-635 east bound at McCree Road left three of four lanes blocked, according to TxDOT. That scene was later cleared.
An accident on Interstate 45 at Loop 12 left several lanes closed earlier Wednesday, but was cleared by 7:30 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning
The flash flood warning was in place until 9:15 a.m. The weather service warns drivers to turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.
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Conclusion
The accidents and flash flood warning had a significant impact on rush hour traffic in Dallas, causing delays and disruptions for commuters. It is essential for drivers to exercise caution and follow the instructions of authorities when driving in hazardous conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened on northbound U.S. 75?
A: All lanes were closed at the interchange with Interstate 635 due to an accident, but the highway was later reopened.
Q: What was the cause of the death found at the scene?
A: The death is being investigated as an apparent suicide.
Q: Were there any other accidents or incidents reported?
A: Yes, there were additional accidents reported on I-635 and Interstate 45, but they were later cleared.
Q: What should drivers do when encountering flooded roads?
A: The weather service advises drivers to turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.
