Four Dead, Three Injured in Texas Truck Crash

September 15, 2023 Firm News

Northbound I-35W in Fort Worth, Texas was the scene of a fatal crash that occurred on Monday night. The accident claimed the lives of four individuals and left three others in critical condition, according to available information.

The victims have been identified as Chase Maples (25 years old), Jasmine Jones (21 years old), Kiara Barker (23 years old), and Susana Longoria (31 years old). The cause of their deaths has been determined as blunt force injuries.

The tragic incident took place on a September evening in the northbound lanes of I-35W, situated between Berry Street and Felix Street in Fort Worth. At the time of the collision, two vehicles had pulled over on the left shoulder of the freeway, and another truck had stopped to offer assistance, partially obstructing the left lane, according to available information.

The first collision occurred when an 18-wheeler traveling northbound collided with the vehicles on the scene, as reported by the police. A second 18-wheeler collided with the other truck. The impact of the crash extended into the southbound lanes, leading to the closure of the roadway.

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