One Injured in East Dallas Fire-Rescue Engine Crash on E R L Thornton Freeway

Dallas, Texas (December 30, 2020) – One person was injured Tuesday night in a traffic collision involving a Dallas Fire-Rescue engine in East Dallas, according to police.

The crash occurred around 10:10 p.m., December 29, on E R L Thornton Freeway near the Grand Avenue exit.

Police said the fire engine was responding to another accident on I-30 when it was rear-ended by a pickup truck.

One person sustained a minor injury in the crash. 

The pickup truck was damaged during the crash.

Officers said wet roads might have been factors in the crash.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons for driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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