Driver Injured in Crash Caused by Overloaded 18-Wheeler on I-30 in Dallas

Driver Injured in Dallas 18-Wheeler Crash on I-30 in Dallas

Dallas, Texas (November 29, 2017) – One person was injured when an 18-wheeler trailer struck a support beam of a bridge on I-30 early Wednesday morning.
According to the Dallas Police Department, the crash occurred at around 3:15 a.m. at the St. Francis Avenue overpass along westbound I-30.
Police said an 18-wheeler was hauling a truck westbound on Interstate 30 when the portion of the trail-wheeler struck the support beam of the St. Francis Bridge. A pickup truck that was following the 18-wheeler veered to avoid striking it and was struck from behind by another 18-wheeler.
Police said the pickup driver was pulled out of his vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.
No other injuries were reported in the incident.
The crash is under investigation.
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