At 1:27am this morning, Fort Worth dispatch received 9-1-1 calls near West Loop 820 and White Settlement Road about an accident involving an 18-wheeler that had struck multiple vehicles, trapping one person in their vehicle.
A preliminary investigation of the scene reveals construction in the area forced all northbound traffic to one lane. Traffic had come to a stop, but the driver of an 18-wheeler failed to control his speed and collided with other vehicles.
One person in one of the vehicles struck by the 18-wheeler was pronounced deceased at the scene. One other person was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The 24-year-old 18-wheeler driver was transported to the hospital, followed by DWI officers whom conducted as much of the field sobriety tests as they could and determined him to be intoxicated.
He was arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter w/ Vehicle and Intoxicated Assault w/ Vehicle.