One Killed and One Injured in West Dallas 18-Wheeler Crash on Interstate 30

Dallas, Texas (September 25, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured Friday morning in an 18-wheeler crash in West Dallas, according to authorities.

The fatal crash happened at about 4:00 a.m., on Interstate 30.

Authorities said a Dodge Caravan minivan driven by a 21-year-old woman was attempting to merge onto the highway when it collided with an 18-wheeler driven by a 64-year-old man.

The 18-wheeler overturned after the crash, and the driver was trapped in the cab of the truck and had to be freed. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died. His name has not been released.

The Caravan driver was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

The crash closed all the westbound lanes of I-30 at Postal Way.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.