Fatal Crash
Woman Killed Trying to Cross I-35W in Burleson

Incident record
July 23, 2026
11:00 p.m.
I-35W
Burleson, Johnson County, TX
Texas
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
Ellis County Sheriff's Office
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A woman died after attempting to walk across active lanes of Interstate 35W in Burleson late Thursday night, according to Burleson first responders.
The crash occurred on I-35W in Johnson County shortly before midnight, authorities said. Burleson first responders were dispatched to the scene after reports that a pedestrian had entered the interstate's travel lanes.
The woman was pronounced dead as a result of the crash, officials said. No additional details about the vehicles or drivers involved have been released.
It remains unclear what prompted the woman to enter the interstate on foot. Authorities have not released information regarding the number of vehicles involved or whether traffic was affected following the crash.
This report is based on information provided by Burleson first responders. Further details, including the woman's identity and the circumstances leading up to the crash, have not yet been made public.
This story may be updated as officials release more information.
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