Fatal 18-Wheeler Accident Closes Lanes of LBJ Freeway in Mesquite
Sections of the LBJ Freeway were closed near Town East Mall in Mesquite Wednesday morning following a fiery crash involving an 18-wheeler.
Details of the Mesquite 18-Wheeler Accident
According to the Dallas Morning News, the crash happened around 9:00 am leaving delays and road closures along I-635 between Town East Boulevard/Exit 7 and Interstate 30/Exit 8.
An 18-wheeler crashed into several vehicles before bursting into flames and becoming engulfed in the fire.
At least one person was killed in the accident. It is unclear how many others were injured.
The accident remains under investigation.
Texas 18-Wheeler Accident Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 4,951 people were killed in accidents involving large trucks and 18-wheelers in the United States in 2018. This marked a 1-percent increase over 2017.
Of those killed, 71 percent were occupants of passenger vehicles, 18 percent were occupants of large trucks and 18-wheelers, 11 percent were pedestrians and bicyclists.
More than three-quarters of fatal 19-wheeler accidents occurred on weekdays.
Texas led the country in trucking accident deaths with 664 fatalities recorded. Texas was followed by California with 352 deaths and Florida with 321 deaths.
Another 151,000 people were injured in 18-wheeler and truck accidents in 2018.
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