DPS investigating crash involving a pair of semis and TxDOT equipment on Hwy 290 in Washington County
KBTX
Updated: Nov 12, 2026
A crash involving two semi-trucks and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) equipment occurred on Highway 290 in Washington County. The incident led to the closure of the highway near Chappell Hill.
- The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating the crash.
- An 18-wheeler traveling in the work zone failed to control its speed, resulting in the collision.
- The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Highway 290 near Chappell Hill has since been reopened.
- The crash involved two large commercial vehicles (semi-trucks) and equipment belonging to TxDOT.
- Troopers stated that the primary cause of the accident was the inability of one of the truck drivers to reduce their speed appropriately within the designated work zone.
- The location of the incident was specified as Highway 290 in Washington County, specifically near Chappell Hill.
- The duration of the highway closure is not specified, but it had reopened at the time of the report.
