32-Year-Old Man Killed in Dallas 18-Wheeler Crash on Interstate 20 near Polk Street

Dallas, Texas (May 30, 2022) – A 32-year-old man was killed early Monday morning in an 18-wheeler crash in Dallas, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash happened just after 2:00 a.m., on Interstate 20 near Polk Street.

According to the report, the man was driving a car on the interstate when he rear-ended a stopped 18-wheeler.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

No other information was provided.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.

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