Fatal crash shuts down Southwest Freeway near Beechnut

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash, possibly involving a pedestrian, has shut down multiple lanes along the southbound lanes of IH-69 Southwest Freeway at the Beechnut exit ramp near Bissonnet.

The incident was reported on the Bissonnet exit ramp, where first responders are currently on scene investigating according to Lt. Garza with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Traffic alert: Major crash with one confirmed fatality, possibly an Auto-Pedestrian accident located on IH-69 Southwest Freeway SB at Beechnut on the Bissonnet Exit Ramp. Numerous lanes are shut down for this investigation. 1st responders are on the scene, expect delays or use… pic.twitter.com/VQbz9iclNT

— Terry Garza, LT (@HCSO_TerryGarza) April 30, 2025

More information will follow if it becomes available.