Major Crash at Chimney Rock and San Felipe Snarls Afternoon Traffic in Uptown Houston

A major traffic collision at the intersection of Chimney Rock Road and San Felipe Street brought afternoon commute chaos to Houston's busy Uptown corridor on Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 2:35 PM. The crash occurred during peak afternoon traffic hours, creating significant delays and disruptions for drivers navigating one of the city's most heavily traveled commercial areas. According to TranStar reports, the incident was classified as a major crash, indicating substantial vehicle damage and a considerable impact to traffic flow throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. Emergency responders quickly mobilized to the scene to assess the situation and assist those involved in the collision.

If you or a family member was involved in this accident, your immediate actions are critical to protecting both your health and your legal rights. First and foremost, seek medical attention promptly, even if you feel fine—some injuries manifest hours or days after an accident. Call 911 if emergency services have not yet arrived, and cooperate fully with police officers at the scene. Document everything you can: take photographs of vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signals, and the overall accident scene from multiple angles. Collect contact information from witnesses, but remember this important rule—do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company without speaking to an attorney first. Insurance adjusters may use your own words against you later, so protecting yourself now is essential.

Texas law provides accident victims with important legal protections and a reasonable timeframe to pursue claims. You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, though this deadline can vary depending on specific circumstances. Texas follows a comparative negligence standard, which means you may still recover damages even if you bear some responsibility for the accident, as long as you are not more than fifty percent at fault. This law recognizes that real-world accidents often involve shared responsibility, and injured parties deserve fair compensation based on the actual degree of fault. Understanding these rights helps ensure you don't inadvertently forfeit your opportunity to recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.

At Mundy & Associates, we have spent over thirty-five years helping Houston-area residents navigate the aftermath of serious traffic accidents and pursue the compensation they deserve. We understand the stress, confusion, and financial hardship that follow a major collision, and we're here to handle the legal complexities while you focus on recovery. We offer every client a free, confidential consultation where we'll listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain your options with no pressure or obligation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we successfully recover compensation for you. Your financial recovery should never depend on your ability to pay upfront legal fees.

If you or someone you know was involved in this crash, Mundy & Associates offers a free, confidential consultation. Call 281-357-5297.