According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a person has died following the crash. Deputies did not reveal further details about what may have caused the wreck or whether there were any other injuries.
The Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office later reported that all westbound lanes, including the service road, were closed for the investigation.
SkyEye13 was over the active scene as images showed various agencies working the crash.
Houston TranStar cameras showed the traffic accumulating on the interstate following the deadly incident.
Precinct 3 urged drivers to seek alternate routes.