Texas

Edward “Eddie” Hykel Killed in Accident at I-35 in West, TX

Date
March 28, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Edward "Eddie" Hykel
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-35, West, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Fire Truck, Patrol Unit
Road/Highway
I-35
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with a fire truck a two patrol units


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a volunteer firefighter at I-35 in West, TX on March 28th, 2023. Police say the incident happened at the scene of a vehicle fire. Investigators say there were at least two patrol units and a fire truck at the scene where there were struck by a semi-truck. Volunteer firefighter, Edward "Eddie" Hykel, was struck by one of the vehicles in the collision and taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. He later died from his injuries. Two troopers involved were also hospitalized with injuries. Additional details are not available at this time.

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