Yesterday afternoon, drivers on westbound I-20 saw their commute turn into a parking lot under Highway 67 after authorities said a passenger vehicle struck an 18-wheeler, killing at least one person and shutting down part of the freeway. Deputies and road crews converged on the scene while traffic crept by, as the right two lanes and the shoulder were closed so investigators could work through the wreckage and begin recovery operations.
Scene and lane closures
According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, traffic deputies were “working a fatal crash” on westbound I-20 under Highway 67 and warned that the westbound ramp from Highway 67 was blocked. The agency said the right two lanes and the shoulder were shut down while investigators documented the scene, with the update posted at about 3:45 p.m. Drivers were urged to steer clear of the area and use alternate routes while crews remained on site.
TxDOT confirmation and timeline
The Texas Department of Transportation travel information system also showed lane impacts on westbound I-20, with a TxDOT transcript timestamped around 3:55 p.m. indicating the right two lanes and shoulder were still blocked as workers continued clearing the crash. Motorists in the corridor were advised to check TxDOT's 511 service for live conditions before heading out.
Where to find crash reports and updates
Dallas County sheriff's traffic investigators are leading the probe, and anyone with information, including dash-cam or surveillance footage, was asked to contact the department through the Dallas County Sheriff's Office Facebook post. Crash reports for incidents handled by the sheriff’s office can be requested online via the Dallas County Sheriff's Office crash-report page.
What drivers should expect
Drivers should brace for lingering delays on I-20 and nearby ramps as the last of the debris is removed and investigators finish their work. Surface streets may be the quicker option during the rush, and travelers are encouraged to keep an eye on the Texas Department of Transportation's DriveTexas 511 feed and the sheriff's social media updates for word that the scene has fully cleared.
