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Driver of 18-wheeler could face DWI-related charges after deadly Fort Worth crash

By Julia Falcon,

7 days ago

Deadly crash prompts closure on Loop 820 in Fort Worth 01:38

FORT WORTH – A deadly crash caused a portion of Loop 820 to shut down Thursday morning.

Fort Worth police said the accident happened around 1:30 a.m. when an 18-wheeler heading northbound on Loop 820 plowed into the back of at least two vehicles.

Northbound lanes of Loop 820 at White Settlement Road were closed for several hours. Just before 7 a.m., all lanes reopened.

The driver of one of the vehicles was killed and three passengers in another vehicle were taken to a hospital, police said. Their conditions were unknown.

Police said they expect to charge the driver of the 18-wheeler with a DWI-related offense. He was taken to the hospital as well.

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Che Smith

6d ago

this is why I am so afraid of 18 Wheelers. they make me nervous... sad

Steve Jansen

7d ago

Many of the drivers of these large tribe appear to be drunk

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