Yesterday morning's wreck on southbound U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth turned deadly when a driver was found trapped under a truck near East Rosedale Street, according to police. Officers pronounced the driver dead at the scene. The Fort Worth Police Department has not yet released the victim's name and says the collision remains under investigation.
Fort Worth police told The Dallas Morning News that when officers arrived yesterday, they discovered the person pinned beneath a truck, and the victim was declared dead on-site, the paper reported. Investigators with FWPD's traffic unit were working the scene to determine what led up to the crash and had not released any additional details.
Where It Happened
The collision took place along a stretch of U.S. 287 that has seen several serious crashes in recent months, including a June 17 two-vehicle wreck that killed two people, according to Hoodline. That earlier crash briefly shut down lanes while crews cleared the roadway, adding to ongoing safety concerns along the corridor.
Investigation And How To Help
Anyone who saw Monday's crash or has video from the area is asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department's non-emergency line or submit tips online. Contact information and instructions are posted on the department's website. FWPD traffic investigators are leading the probe and have urged witnesses to come forward to help piece together what happened.
Drivers should expect delays nearby while investigators and tow trucks finish their work. Authorities have not released information about possible contributing factors in the wreck. This story will be updated if the Fort Worth Police Department or other agencies provide further details.
