Around 1:30 pm on Friday afternoon, two people were killed in a tragic accident when the truck they were driving in slammed into a concrete bridge support underneath the 287 overpass on I44 South near the Spur 325 junction.
According to reports, Wichita Falls police are still trying to determine what caused the accident.
Sgt. Harold McClure released a statement saying, “The initial call was a pin in, when officers arrived on scene they realized the vehicle was on fire. Fire department was notified, they responded and put the fire out.”
Sgt. Harold McClure also stated that the identity of the victims will be confidential until close relatives are notified of their deaths.
The following information was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT):