A fatal crash shut down Interstate 45 in both directions Monday morning in Ellis County.
According to police, the crash happened around 3 a.m. at near the exit for Palmer, about 20 minutes south of Interstate 20.
Police say a woman was driving an SUV northbound on I-45 when, for unknown reasons, she crossed over the median and struck an 18-wheeler head-on in the southbound lanes.
The driver of the SUV was ejected. Police confirmed the woman died. No further details about injuries or identity have been released.
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At one point, debris was burning on both sides of the interstate.
All lanes of the freeway were reopened after about 6:30 a.m.
