Driver Killed after Rear-Ending 18-Wheeler on Interstate 30 in Garland
Driver Killed in Garland Crash Interstate 30 near Zion Road Saturday morning
Garland, Texas (October 9, 2022) – A driver was killed in a rear-end collision in Garland early Saturday morning, according to the Garland Police Department.
The deadly crash occurred shortly before 3:00 a.m. Saturday, October 8 on Interstate 30 near Zion Road.
Garland police said a car crashed into the back end of an 18-wheeler in the eastbound lanes of the interstate.
The driver of the car died at the scene. The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
No other injuries were reported.
Police closed the highway as they conduct an investigation.
Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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