Man Critically Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on Loop 323 and Highway 271 in Tyler

One Hospitalized after Tyler Car Crash on Loop 323

Tyler, Texas (March 23, 2019) – A man was resuscitated and taken to a hospital following a fiery two-vehicle collision that happened in Tyler on Friday, police said.
The incident happened on Loop 323 near Highway 271 on Friday, March 22.
Police said a 62-year-old man was driving a Dodge Durango when he, for unknown reasons, slammed into a Family Dollar semi truck that was stopped at the light.
The Dodge got wedged under the semi and caught fire. Other motorists, including the semi driver, and passersby rushed to help pull the Dodge driver out of the burning vehicle and extinguished the fire.
The Dodge driver was initially thought to be dead but emergency crews made attempts to resuscitate him. The crews were successful and after that, they rushed the victim to a hospital. There was no update on the victim’s condition.
There were no reports of other injuries.
Police are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.