Texas

Walter Rickels Injured in Accident at I-20 in Fort Worth, TX

Date of Accident
December 15, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Walter Rickels
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

I-20, Fort Worth, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at I-20 in Fort Worth, TX on December 15th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 11:22 p.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Ram Truck 2500 operated by 54-year-old Walter Rickels was westbound on I-20 prior to veering from the road into a center median. Reports allege the vehicle traveled int he median for 1/4 of mile before colliding with a guardrail and overtiring between lanes on I-20. Following this, reports say an approaching westbound Ford F-150 struck debris from the crash. That drier, a 22-year-old man who was not publicly identified, was allegedly injured. Police say Rickels was seriously injured in the crash. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram Truck 2500, Ford F-150
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram Truck 2500 and a Ford F-150 were involved in a crash

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