One person killed in multi-vehicle crash in Arlington
The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles that occurred early Saturday morning on westbound Interstate 30 between Cooper Street and Fielder Road.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers responded to the westbound lanes of Interstate 30 between Cooper Street and Fielder Road to investigate a major crash involving three vehicles and an 18-wheeler.
Preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the a car from behind, causing that vehicle to leave the roadway and collide with an unoccupied vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of the interstate. Due to the impact, the first vehicle became disabled and came to rest across multiple lanes of traffic.
An 18-wheeler traveling westbound was unable to stop in time and struck the disabled wrecked car, ejecting the passenger.
Both occupants of the car were transported to local hospitals. The passenger was later pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation suggests intoxication may have been a contributing factor in the crash.
The driver of the white sedan sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured.
Westbound Interstate 30 was temporarily shut down while officers investigated the circumstances of the crash and cleared the roadway.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased once next of kin have been notified.
