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Fatal motorcycle crash closes I-35W northbound near downtown Fort Worth

All northbound lanes of Interstate 35W near downtown Fort Worth were closed to traffic early Monday morning, July 21, because of a fatal crash that involved a motorcycle.
All northbound lanes of Interstate 35W near downtown Fort Worth were closed to traffic early Monday morning, July 21, because of a fatal crash that involved a motorcycle. TxDOT traffic camera

All northbound lanes of Interstate 35W near downtown Fort Worth were closed to traffic early Monday morning because of a fatal crash that involved a motorcycle, authorities said.

The wreck was reported shortly before 5 a.m. on I-35W northbound between Lancaster Road and Interstate 30, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Traffic was being diverted onto I-30.

A 911 caller reported that one person died at the scene. Fort Worth police are investigating what caused the crash.

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This story was originally published July 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM.

Amy McDaniel
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
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