Major Crash Snarls West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at South Sam Plaza Friday Morning

A major traffic collision occurred on the West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at South Sam Plaza on Friday morning, February 20, 2026, leaving multiple vehicles involved and causing significant delays during the morning commute. According to traffic reports, emergency responders were dispatched to the scene where they found a serious crash affecting multiple lanes of traffic. The exact circumstances of how the collision occurred are still being investigated by law enforcement, but the severity of the incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly life can change on our busy Houston-area roadways. If you were traveling through this area that morning or witnessed this crash, you may have valuable information about what led to this preventable tragedy.

If you or a family member was injured in this crash, your immediate priorities should be your health and safety. Call 911 right away if you have not already done so, and seek medical attention even if you feel fine, as some injuries do not manifest immediately. Once you are in a safe location, document everything you can remember about the accident, including the time, weather conditions, how the crash occurred, and the contact information of any witnesses present at the scene. Take photographs of the vehicles involved, the roadway conditions, and any visible damage. However, it is critically important that you do not give recorded statements to insurance companies or other parties without first consulting with an attorney who can protect your interests. Many people inadvertently harm their own cases by speaking too freely with adjusters or opposing counsel.

In Texas, victims of motor vehicle accidents have important legal rights and protections. You have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, which is known as the statute of limitations. Texas also follows a comparative negligence standard, meaning that even if you bear some responsibility for the accident, you may still recover damages if the other party was more at fault. The amount you recover may be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not prevented from seeking compensation simply because you were partially responsible. Understanding these rights is essential, and many accident victims are unaware of how favorable Texas law can be to their claims when properly presented.

Mundy & Associates has spent more than three decades helping Tomball-area residents and their families recover from the physical, emotional, and financial devastation of serious accidents. We understand the challenges you face, from mounting medical bills to lost wages and pain and suffering. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We offer every prospective client a free, confidential consultation where we can evaluate your case, answer your questions, and explain your options with no obligation whatsoever. Our goal is simply to ensure that injured people have access to legal representation without adding financial stress to an already difficult situation.

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