Texas

Khaled J. Al Masalmah Killed in Accident at I-20 in Smith County, TX

Published on: June 7, 2023

Date of Accident
June 6, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Khaled J. Al Masalmah
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Mount Sylvan, Smith County, TX, USA

What Happened

Smith County Police are investigating a crash that killed one person at I-20 in Smith County, TX on June 6th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8 p.m. According to instigators, a tractor-trailer was headed westbound as a pickup also headed westbound approached. Police say the pickup truck  struck the side of the tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. The impact caused the pickup truck to travel across a center median and overturn. The four occupants of the truck were ejected from the vehicle in the process, leaving all seriously injured. The driver, identified as 20-year-old Khaled J. Al Masalmah, later died from injuries at the hospital. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Pickup truck allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed collided with a tractor-trailer

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