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Semi Carrying Rocks Overturns on SH 114 in Irving

Semi Carrying Rocks Overturns on SH 114 in Irving - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Irving
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A semi-trailer crash in Irving caused major traffic delays after a truck carrying rocks overturned on eastbound State Highway 114 near Esters Boulevard. According to WFAA, Irving police responded around 3:40 p.m. to the crash between Esters Boulevard and North Belt Line Road. The crash scattered debris across the roadway and forced the closure of all but the right lane. Police said the semi-trailer carrying rocks collided with another vehicle. The semi driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment and was expected to be OK. All lanes reopened later that evening, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Truck crashes involving overturned trailers and spilled cargo require a thorough investigation. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, unsafe speed, improper loading, cargo securement, brake failure, tire failure, roadway conditions, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the crash. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, dashcam footage, cargo securement records, roadway debris, crash scene photos, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. If you or your loved one was injured in an Irving semi-truck accident, SH 114 crash, Esters Boulevard truck wreck, or Texas commercial vehicle collision involving spilled cargo, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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