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Fatal Crash Closes SB I-35E in Carrollton

Fatal Crash Closes SB I-35E in Carrollton - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Carrollton, I-35E
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Google News (DFW Accidents)

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One person was killed after a fiery tanker truck crash on southbound I-35E near the President George Bush Turnpike in Carrollton, according to FOX 4. The deadly crash shut down all southbound lanes and caused major delays while crews responded to the fire, fuel spill, and damaged roadway infrastructure. This is a tragic loss for the driver’s family, and they deserve answers about what caused the crash. Tanker truck wrecks must be investigated aggressively because they can involve driver fatigue, speed, tire failure, brake problems, maintenance issues, cargo hazards, route planning, road conditions, and trucking company safety practices. Critical evidence can disappear quickly after a fatal commercial truck crash. Important evidence may include the police report, fire investigation findings, truck inspection records, maintenance history, driver logs, black box data, dash camera footage, cargo records, dispatch communications, and witness statements. Wooley Law Firm has handled catastrophic 18-wheeler, tanker truck, commercial vehicle, highway fire, and wrongful death cases across Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify every responsible party, and fight for families seeking justice. If your loved one was killed in a Carrollton truck accident, I-35E tanker crash, President George Bush Turnpike-area wreck, commercial vehicle fire, or fatal Texas highway accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, loss of companionship, mental anguish, pain and suffering, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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