LAREDO, Webb County, Texas, Oct. 22, 2026 — A three-vehicle crash shut down a lane near Boomtown Street and State Highway 359 on Wednesday morning, October 21, according to the Laredo Police Department. The right westbound lane of the highway was blocked as crews worked the scene.
The crash was reported to them at about 9:46 a.m. Details on what led to the collision had not been released as of Wednesday.
Whether anyone was hurt was not immediately known, the department said. Officers had not said how badly the vehicles were damaged or whether any occupants needed medical treatment.
The Laredo police had not released additional information, including the vehicles involved or any citations issued.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
Local Crash Information for Laredo, TX
The multi-vehicle crash was reported on Highway 359 in Laredo. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Webb County crash news.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are crashes involving three or more vehicles harder to investigate than single-vehicle wrecks?
Investigators have to work out the order in which each vehicle struck another, which usually means piecing together physical evidence, damage patterns, and witness accounts from multiple drivers who may describe the sequence differently.
What typically causes pile-ups involving several vehicles?
Common factors include one driver braking suddenly, a vehicle stopped in a travel lane, reduced visibility, or a driver following too closely who cannot stop in time once traffic ahead slows.
How do chain-reaction collisions develop on a highway like this one?
An initial crash or slowdown forces nearby vehicles to brake quickly. Drivers further back, with less time to react, can strike the vehicles in front of them, adding more cars to the wreck.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Laredo, TX
If you're involved in a crash with several other vehicles, try to stay inside your car unless it's unsafe to do so, especially if you're stopped in an active lane. Turn on hazard lights and call 911 so officers can direct traffic and get medical help moving if needed. Even if you feel fine, it's worth getting checked by a doctor, since injuries from a sudden stop or impact aren't always obvious right away. Take photos of the scene if you're able, note which vehicles were involved, and get the responding agency's report number for your records. Give an honest, careful account to police, and avoid speculating about how the crash started, since that's something investigators will sort out from the evidence.
