Two Killed in Dallas Three-Vehicle Crash on R.L. Thornton Freeway near Camp Wisdom Road

Houston, Texas – Two people were killed and a woman was injured early Tuesday morning in a wrong-way crash in Dallas, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 1:35 a.m., January 9, on R.L. Thornton Freeway near Camp Wisdom Road.

Police said a pickup truck was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of the highway when it crashed into a northbound car.

The car then crashed into a northbound flatbed truck.

The car driver and the truck driver were both pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the victims have not been released.

A female passenger in the car was taken to the hospital but is expected to survive.

The flatbed driver was uninjured in the crash.

The Dallas police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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