Texas

Child Killed in Accident at I-20 near Hwy 287 in Arlington, TX

Published on: December 15, 2021

Date of Accident
December 12, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Arlington, TX, USA

What Happened

Arlington Police are investigating a crash that killed a child at I-20 near Hwy 287 in Arlington, TX on December 14th, 2021. Officials say the incident happened around 2 p.m. A Ford Escape headed eastbound on I-20 is said to have veered into the path of an 18-wheeler before the 18-wheeler crashed into the rear of the SUV. The SUV was forced from the road in the collision and overturned multiple times. The vehicle is said to have been occupied by seen people, including a 9-month-old, that investigators believe was sitting in the lap of one of the occupants. When the vehicle overturned, the child was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. Six people, including the child, were hospitalized and the child later died from their injuries. The injuries of the others were believed to be non-life-threatening. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arlington Police
Vehicles Involved
Ford Escape, 18-Wheeler
Road/Highway
I-20 near Hwy 287
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (5)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Escape veered into the path of and collided with an 18-Wheeler

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