Dallas Woman Killed, Freda Easley and Kefyalew Jaleta Injured in Mesquite Semi-Truck Crash on I-30

Mesquite, Texas (November 16, 2023) – The authorities have identified two people who were seriously injured in a crash that also killed a 50-year-old Dallas woman in Mesquite on Monday afternoon.

Mesquite police identified the victims as Freda Easley, 74, of Royse City, and 37-year-old Kefyalew Jaleta.

The deadly crash happened at about 12:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13, on the westbound Interstate 30.

Reportedly, a semi-truck lost control and the trailer struck the median and overturned in the westbound lanes of I-30. The trailer slid eastbound in the westbound lanes crashing into a van and two SUVs.

The driver of the van, identified as Amanda Smith, 50, of Dallas was critically injured and was rushed to the hospital where she remained hospitalized until Wednesday morning when she died.

Freda Easley, who was in one of the SUVs, was hospitalized and remains in critical condition. Kefyalew Jaleta, who was operating the second SUV is also hospitalized but is in stable condition.

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Woman Killed, 2 Hurt in Mesquite Vehicle Collision on 30 Freeway

Mesquite, Texas (November 16, 2023) – One person was killed and two others injured in a crash involving a big rig in Mesquite on Monday afternoon.

According to the Mesquite Police Department, the wreck happened on Interstate 30 shortly after 12:30 p.m. on November 13.

Police said a semi-truck lost control, struck the median, and its trailer overturned in the westbound lanes.

The trailer then collided with two SUVs and a van.

The woman driving the van was pronounced deceased at a hospital.

The drivers of the SUVs were transported to the hospital. One of them was in critical condition while the other was in stable condition.

The wreck impacted Interstate 30 for hours as crews worked to clear the scene.

No criminal charges were made.

The identity of the deceased was not immediately disclosed.

More information about the wreck was not provided.

An investigation is underway.

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