Crash on Southbound US 75 at Haskell Avenue in Dallas Closes Right Lane

A major crash on eastbound I-20 at Belt Line Road in Grand Prairie closed two lanes during the Tuesday morning commute on September 8, 2026. The wreck was reported at approximately 7:48 a.m. The two left eastbound travel lanes and the left shoulder were closed while emergency crews responded. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the collision. Eastbound I-20 Crash at Belt Line Road Closes Two Left Lanes The collision affected eastbound traffic on I-20 near Belt Line Road in Grand Prairie. Drivers traveling toward Dallas, Duncanville, and southern Dallas County could encounter backups, emergency vehicles, sudden braking, and traffic merging away from the closed lanes. Because information about the crash remains preliminary, it would be premature to determine whether speeding, distraction, following too closely, an unsafe lane change, or another factor caused the wreck. Evidence After a Major Grand Prairie I-20 Wreck If someone was injured, evidence collected soon after the collision may help determine how the crash occurred. Potentially important evidence may include: TxDOT traffic-camera footage Dashcam video Grand Prairie police crash reports Witness statements Photographs and videos from the scene Vehicle event-data recorder information Vehicle damage patterns Tire marks, debris, and final vehicle positions The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas car accidents, including serious crashes along I-20, Belt Line Road, and other major Dallas-Fort Worth highways. Injured in an I-20 Car Wreck in Grand Prairie? If you were injured in a Grand Prairie car accident, I-20 wreck, Belt Line Road crash, or another serious Dallas County highway collision, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation if another driver or party was legally responsible. A Grand Prairie car accident lawyer can investigate traffic-camera footage, dashcam video, vehicle data, witness statements, crash-scene evidence, and available insurance coverage to determine how the wreck occurred. Depending on the circumstances, an injured person may be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, physical impairment, property damage, and other losses. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary traffic information concerning a developing September 8, 2026 collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, person, company, or other entity before the investigation is complete. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A wrong-way crash on Highway 67 in Duncanville killed a 29-year-old father and seriously injured two other people late Thursday night, September 3, 2026. The fatal wreck happened at approximately 11:00 p.m. on US 67 near Danieldale Road. Authorities say a vehicle traveling north in the southbound lanes of Highway 67 collided head-on with another car and clipped several other vehicles. The man killed was later identified as Kenan Ellis, 29. Ellis was traveling with two of his cousins, Shaun and Shaud Steward, who suffered serious injuries but are expected to survive. Police Arrest Driver After Fatal Duncanville Wrong-Way Crash Police arrested 26-year-old Alexander Nunez, who authorities say was driving a stolen Audi the wrong way on Highway 67. According to arrest records described by police, Nunez was allegedly intoxicated and failed field sobriety tests. He faces intoxication manslaughter, two counts of intoxication assault, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. The charges are allegations, and criminal liability has not been finally determined. Two Passengers Seriously Injured in US 67 Wreck Ellis's two cousins were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Family members said the men suffered multiple broken bones, and one may need to use a wheelchair for several months while recovering. The crash reportedly occurred only minutes before Ellis would have arrived home. Evidence in a Fatal Wrong-Way Crash A fatal Duncanville wrong-way accident can require investigators to reconstruct how and where the driver entered the highway in the wrong direction and how long the vehicle traveled before impact. Important evidence may include: Highway and traffic-camera footage Dashcam and surveillance video Vehicle event-data recorder information Toxicology and alcohol-testing evidence Cell phone records when relevant Witness statements Dallas County crash-scene photographs Vehicle damage and debris patterns GPS or navigation information Bar, restaurant, or alcohol-purchase evidence when legally relevant Evidence showing where the Audi entered US 67 could be particularly important in establishing the timeline before the head-on collision. Wrong-Way Crashes Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries Wrong-way highway collisions frequently involve opposing vehicles traveling toward one another at significant speeds. Unlike many rear-end or side-impact collisions, both vehicles may contribute substantial closing speed to a head-on impact. That can result in severe fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, internal injuries, and fatalities. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Dallas-area car accidents, including serious crashes throughout Duncanville and southern Dallas County. The firm has also reported on a separate major US 67 crash at Main Street in Duncanville and a major US 67 collision at I-20. Those crashes involved different circumstances and are unrelated to the September 3 wrong-way wreck. Wrongful Death After a Suspected Drunk-Driving Crash The death of a parent can leave a family facing both profound personal loss and significant financial consequences. When evidence establishes that another driver's negligence caused a fatal collision, certain surviving family members may have rights under Texas wrongful death law. A civil investigation is separate from the criminal prosecution. Families do not necessarily have to wait for the criminal case to end before investigating available evidence, insurance coverage, and potential civil claims. Depending on the facts, damages in a wrongful death case may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship and society, mental anguish, funeral expenses, and other damages recognized by Texas law. Injured or Lost a Loved One in a Duncanville Wrong-Way Crash? If you were seriously injured or lost a family member in a Duncanville car accident, US 67 wrong-way crash, Danieldale Road wreck, suspected drunk-driving collision, or fatal Dallas County highway accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation if another driver or party was legally responsible. A Duncanville car accident lawyer can investigate vehicle data, video, toxicology evidence, witness statements, insurance coverage, and the events leading up to the collision. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary law-enforcement information and developing reporting concerning the September 3, 2026 collision. Alexander Nunez has been charged with criminal offenses, but criminal charges are allegations and do not constitute proof of guilt or a final determination of civil liability. Additional or different facts may become available as the investigation and criminal proceedings continue. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Two Arlington residents were killed and two other people were critically injured in a five-vehicle crash on State Highway 171 north of Hillsboro on Saturday night, September 5, 2026. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, troopers responded at approximately 8:30 p.m. to SH 171 near County Road 4223 in Hill County. DPS identified the two people killed as Zachary Barton, 39, and Katherine Barton, 39, both of Arlington. The crash involved a farm tractor towing equipment, a Ford Fiesta, a Ford F-150, a Chevrolet Traverse, and another vehicle that later struck people standing in the roadway. DPS Says Crash Began When Ford Fiesta Hit Farm Equipment According to the preliminary DPS investigation, a farm tractor was traveling northbound on SH 171 while towing farm equipment with its lights flashing. DPS said a northbound Ford Fiesta passed a pickup truck, moved back into the right lane, and struck the farm equipment. The impact caused part of the equipment to detach and create hazards in the roadway. Investigators reportedly suspect alcohol may have contributed to the initial collision, although the investigation remains ongoing and no final determination of civil or criminal responsibility has been made. Arlington Couple Killed After Exiting Their Vehicle Shortly after the initial crash, a southbound Chevrolet Traverse and Ford F-150 encountered objects in the roadway and became involved in additional collisions. Zachary and Katherine Barton were occupants of the F-150. DPS said the Bartons and a 12-year-old passenger from the Chevrolet Traverse exited their vehicles and were standing in the roadway when another vehicle struck them. Both Bartons were pronounced dead at the scene. The 12-year-old was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Ford Fiesta was also critically injured and transported for treatment. This Was a Multi-Stage Chain-Reaction Crash This collision appears to have unfolded in several separate stages. First, the Ford Fiesta struck the farm equipment. Second, detached equipment or other debris remained in the roadway. Third, the Traverse and F-150 became involved in collisions with those roadway hazards. Finally, people who had exited their vehicles were struck by another motorist. That sequence could become extremely important in determining liability because a serious five-vehicle Hillsboro crash may involve more than one negligent act and more than one legally responsible party. Evidence After a Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash A collision involving several impacts, roadway debris, and pedestrians outside disabled vehicles can require extensive crash reconstruction. Potentially important evidence may include: DPS crash-scene photographs and measurements Vehicle event-data recorder information Dashcam footage Nearby surveillance video Witness statements Tire marks and roadway debris Vehicle damage patterns Farm equipment inspection records Lighting and reflective-device evidence Cell phone records when relevant Toxicology evidence when appropriate Final vehicle and debris positions Investigators may also need to determine how long the debris remained in the roadway, what warnings were visible to approaching motorists, and whether the final driver had enough time and distance to avoid striking the people who had exited their vehicles. Who Could Be Responsible for a Chain-Reaction Wreck? Responsibility in a crash like this cannot necessarily be assigned to only one driver. Depending on what the evidence ultimately shows, investigators may examine the conduct of the driver who struck the farm equipment, the farm tractor operator, drivers involved in the secondary crashes, and the motorist who struck the people standing in the roadway. The presence of farm equipment may also require investigators to determine whether the equipment was properly lighted, marked, secured, and operated on the roadway. If alcohol contributed to the initial collision, that may become another significant part of the investigation. The fact that one vehicle began the sequence does not automatically resolve responsibility for every later impact. Wrongful Death Claims After a Hill County Crash The loss of two family members in the same crash is devastating. When a fatal collision may have been caused by negligence, certain surviving family members may have rights under Texas wrongful death law. A wrongful death investigation may examine every stage of the crash, including the initial impact, the creation of roadway hazards, secondary collisions, and the final impact that killed the Bartons. Potential damages can include loss of financial support, loss of companionship and society, mental anguish, funeral expenses, and other damages recognized under Texas law. Arlington Families and Serious North Texas Crashes Although this crash happened near Hillsboro, the two people killed were from Arlington, making the tragedy especially relevant to families in Tarrant County and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas car accidents and has also reported on other serious multi-vehicle crashes in Arlington. Each crash involves different facts, and responsibility should be determined from the evidence rather than assumptions made immediately after the wreck. Lost a Loved One in a Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash? If your family lost a loved one in a Hillsboro car accident, Hill County multi-vehicle crash, SH 171 wreck, Arlington wrongful death case, or another serious Texas chain-reaction collision, you may have legal options if the evidence establishes that another driver or party was responsible. A Texas wrongful death lawyer can investigate crash-scene evidence, vehicle data, witness statements, toxicology evidence, roadway debris, and available insurance coverage to determine how each stage of a multi-vehicle crash occurred. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary information attributed to the Texas Department of Public Safety concerning a developing September 5, 2026 collision. The investigation remains ongoing. References to alcohol and the Ford Fiesta driver's actions reflect preliminary DPS findings and are not final determinations of civil or criminal responsibility. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, farm tractor operator, vehicle owner, or other person or entity before the evidence is fully developed. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.