According to Arlington police, the deadly accident happened just before 10:30 p.m. on August 23 northbound U.S. 287 near Sublett Road.
Arlington, TX – Authorities are investigating a deadly traffic collision involving three 18-wheelers and two SUVs on U.S. 287 in Arlington Friday night, police said.
According to Arlington police, the deadly accident happened just before 10:30 p.m. on August 23 northbound U.S. 287 near Sublett Road.
18-Wheeler Driver Killed in Arlington Five-vehicle Accident on US-287
Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of an 18-wheeler failed to slow for traffic that had slowed or stopped at a road construction zone on 287 and crashed into another 18-wheeler, causing a chain reaction.
The impact caused the second 18-wheeler to ram into a 2016 Land Rover which then rammed into a 2015 Toyota Rav 4, which slammed into the third 18-wheeler, Arlington police said.
The driver of the first 18-wheeler died in the crash. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the victim after the next of kin are notified.
No additional information regarding the incident was provided.
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