On Saturday morning, December 7, 2024, a significant crash involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger car led to the closure of northbound lanes on IH-45 near Parker Hill Road in Palmer, Ellis County.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) redirected traffic onto the service road at Parker Hill Road while fire crews, hazardous materials teams, and wrecking services worked to clear the scene.
The shutdown lasted for several hours into the afternoon as responders addressed the situation. No further details about injuries or damages have been released at this time.
