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A crash involving a semi-truck was reported on northbound Interstate 35E at Derrs Chapel Road in Italy, Texas, around 8:30 a.m. on July 17, 2026. According to TxDOT, the crash closed the right lane and shoulder as emergency crews responded to the scene. Traffic was slowed through the area while first responders worked to assist those involved and clear the roadway. Additional information regarding injuries, the number of vehicles involved, and what caused the crash has not yet been released. Crashes involving 18-wheelers on I-35E can result in serious injuries because of the size and weight of commercial trucks combined with high-speed interstate traffic. A prompt investigation is essential to preserve evidence such as electronic logging device (ELD) data, engine control module information, driver qualification records, maintenance records, dash camera footage, witness statements, and crash scene evidence. Wooley Law Firm represents victims injured in semi-truck, 18-wheeler, commercial vehicle, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. We move quickly to preserve critical evidence, identify all responsible parties, and fight for the compensation our clients deserve. If you were injured in an Italy, Texas truck accident, I-35E crash, 18-wheeler collision, commercial vehicle wreck, or multiple-vehicle accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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Four people were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down southbound Interstate 35 in Lorena on Friday, July 17, 2026. According to Lorena Police Chief Holt, the incident began when a driver suffered a flat tire. The far-right southbound lane of I-35 was closed so tow truck personnel could assist the disabled vehicle. Authorities said an 18-wheeler then swerved across multiple lanes and struck a minivan and a Humvee. Four people were transported to the hospital. Their conditions have not been released, and no fatalities have been reported. The City of Lorena reported that multiple lanes were closed while first responders investigated the crash and cleared the roadway. Southbound lanes were gradually reopening, but drivers were urged to proceed cautiously through the area. Reports also indicate that another 18-wheeler swerved to avoid traffic caused by the initial crash and was involved in a separate accident near power lines. Additional details about that collision have not been released. Crashes involving disabled vehicles, tow truck workers, and 18-wheelers on I-35 can become dangerous chain-reaction events within seconds. Important evidence may include dash camera footage, electronic logging device data, engine control module information, driver records, maintenance records, witness statements, roadway photographs, and video from nearby vehicles or businesses. Wooley Law Firm represents victims injured in 18-wheeler accidents, commercial vehicle crashes, multi-vehicle collisions, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases throughout Central Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth, and across Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible trucking companies and other parties, and fight for injured Texans. If you were injured in a Lorena truck accident, I-35 crash, 18-wheeler collision, tow truck-related wreck, minivan accident, or multi-vehicle crash, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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An Oak Cliff neighborhood has been selected to participate in a new traffic safety initiative after residents spent years raising concerns about speeding vehicles and dangerous streets. According to NBC 5, the City of Dallas and community partners are launching a traffic safety program designed to test improvements that slow traffic and make streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. The initiative follows repeated complaints from residents about excessive speeding, unsafe intersections, and the risk of serious crashes in the neighborhood. The project will use temporary traffic-calming measures while officials evaluate their effectiveness before considering permanent improvements. Speeding remains one of the leading causes of severe and fatal crashes in Texas. Traffic-calming measures such as improved crosswalks, curb extensions, lane narrowing, better signage, and enhanced visibility can reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety for everyone using the roadway. Communities that identify hazardous traffic patterns before a tragedy occurs can often prevent future crashes. When a serious crash occurs because of a dangerous roadway, speeding driver, or unsafe traffic conditions, it is important to preserve evidence quickly. Depending on the circumstances, evidence may include crash reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, traffic camera recordings, roadway design records, maintenance records, vehicle data, and photographs of the scene. Wooley Law Firm represents victims injured in car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle crashes, commercial vehicle collisions, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify all responsible parties, and fight for the compensation our clients deserve. If you were injured in an Oak Cliff car accident, pedestrian crash, bicycle accident, speeding-related collision, or another serious traffic crash in Dallas, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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One person died and at least three others were injured, including two firefighters, after an early morning house fire in Fort Worth on Thursday. Fort Worth firefighters responded around 2:45 a.m. to a home on Avenue J near Little Street, southeast of downtown. Heavy flames were reportedly coming from the front of the house when crews arrived. Firefighters removed two people from the home. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was transported by helicopter to a hospital. At least two firefighters were also injured while battling the fire. Fort Worth Fire Department officials said items stacked near doors and windows created barriers that made the rescue and firefighting efforts more difficult. The names of the victims and injured firefighters have not been released. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A fatal house fire should be investigated carefully. Key evidence may include fire department reports, electrical and appliance inspections, smoke alarm records, property maintenance records, witness statements, surveillance footage, photographs, and evidence collected from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious burn injury, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Fort Worth, Dallas-Fort Worth, and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, determine whether unsafe property conditions or defective products contributed to a fire, and fight for injured Texans and grieving families. If you or a loved one was injured in a Fort Worth house fire, apartment fire, residential fire, burn accident, or similar serious incident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment, disfigurement, loss of companionship, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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A wreck was reported on eastbound I-820 at Mark IV Parkway near Saginaw around 8:45 a.m. on July 16, 2026. According to TxDOT, the crash closed the right lane and shoulder while police, EMS, and other emergency crews responded to the scene. Additional details about injuries, the number of vehicles involved, and the cause of the crash have not yet been publicly released. Crashes on I-820 near Mark IV Parkway can be especially dangerous because of heavy commuter traffic, highway speeds, commercial vehicles, and sudden congestion. Lane closures can quickly create long traffic backups and increase the risk of rear-end collisions, sideswipe crashes, and secondary wrecks. A serious Fort Worth crash should be investigated quickly. Key evidence may include the crash report, witness statements, dash camera footage, TxDOT camera information, nearby surveillance video, vehicle damage, cell phone records, medical records, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious car accident, 18-wheeler crash, commercial vehicle, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Fort Worth, Saginaw, Dallas-Fort Worth, and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and fight for injured Texans. If you were injured in a Fort Worth car accident, I-820 crash, Mark IV Parkway wreck, Saginaw collision, commercial vehicle crash, or multiple-vehicle accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, vehicle damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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A North Texas dentist has been charged with injury to a child in connection with the death of a 4-year-old girl following a dental procedure. According to WFAA, prosecutors allege the child suffered a medical emergency after receiving sedation during a procedure at a North Texas dental office. The child later died, and the investigation led to criminal charges against the treating dentist. The criminal case remains pending, and the allegations have not yet been proven in court. When a patient suffers a catastrophic injury or dies during a medical or dental procedure, a thorough investigation is critical. Medical malpractice cases often require review of medical records, anesthesia records, monitoring equipment data, office policies, staffing decisions, emergency response procedures, and expert medical opinions to determine whether the applicable standard of care was met. Wooley Law Firm handles serious medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases throughout Texas. We work with qualified medical experts to investigate claims involving surgical errors, anesthesia complications, delayed emergency treatment, and other preventable medical negligence. If your child or a loved one suffered a serious injury or died after a medical or dental procedure in Texas, you may have the right to pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of companionship, and other damages. Every case should be evaluated based on its specific facts and the applicable standard of care. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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Dallas County deputies are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 20. According to WFAA, the collision happened on eastbound I-20 near Bonnie View Road when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The driver left the scene without stopping to render aid or identify themselves. The pedestrian died from their injuries, and the investigation remains ongoing. Hit-and-run crashes are among the most tragic accidents on Texas roadways. Even when a driver flees the scene, investigators may be able to identify the responsible vehicle through surveillance video, witness statements, vehicle debris, license plate reader data, and forensic evidence. Victims and their families may also have insurance options available, including uninsured motorist coverage, depending on the circumstances. A fatal Dallas County hit-and-run should be investigated immediately. Key evidence may include the crash report, surveillance footage, TxDOT camera information, witness statements, vehicle debris, cell phone records, accident reconstruction, medical records, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious car accident, pedestrian accident, hit-and-run, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and fight for injured Texans and grieving families. If you or a loved one was injured in a Dallas County pedestrian accident, I-20 hit-and-run, Bonnie View Road crash, fatal roadway collision, or similar serious accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost financial support, loss of companionship, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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Two people were killed and three others were hospitalized after a crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler on Highway 71 north of Texarkana. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the SUV collided with an 18-wheeler and became lodged underneath the tractor-trailer. Two occupants of the SUV suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene, while three other occupants were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved, and the crash remains under investigation. Catastrophic underride crashes involving 18-wheelers often result in devastating or fatal injuries because passenger vehicles can become trapped beneath the trailer. A thorough investigation is essential to preserve evidence such as electronic logging device (ELD) data, engine control module information, driver qualification files, maintenance and inspection records, dash camera footage, witness statements, crash reconstruction evidence, and photographs from the scene. Wooley Law Firm represents victims injured in 18-wheeler accidents, commercial truck crashes, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases throughout Texarkana and across Texas. We move quickly to preserve critical evidence, identify all responsible parties, and hold negligent trucking companies accountable. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a Texarkana truck accident, Highway 71 crash, 18-wheeler collision, underride accident, or fatal commercial vehicle wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, loss of financial support, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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A 28-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a truck driver on Interstate 20 in Dallas County. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, 39-year-old Abel Zamudio Gamboa was changing a tire on the shoulder of I-20 shortly after midnight on Wednesday when he was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. Investigators initially searched for a white or light-colored Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana van believed to have been involved in the collision. Authorities later arrested Elana Kaye Peronis after a business reported that one of its company vans had damage consistent with the suspect vehicle. Investigators said the driver told her employer she believed she had struck a dog. She has been charged with collision involving death. The investigation remains ongoing. Fatal hit-and-run crashes should be investigated immediately. Key evidence may include surveillance video, witness statements, vehicle damage, forensic evidence, cell phone records, crash reconstruction, electronic vehicle data, and photos or videos from the scene. Criminal charges may proceed separately from any civil claims that surviving family members may have. Wooley Law Firm handles serious truck accident, hit-and-run, roadside accident, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and fight for injured Texans and grieving families. If you or a loved one was injured in a Dallas County truck accident, I-20 hit-and-run, roadside collision, disabled vehicle crash, or similar serious accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost financial support, loss of companionship, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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A major wreck was reported on the exit ramp from westbound I-20 to northbound Spur 408 in Dallas. According to TxDOT, the exit ramp was closed while police, EMS, and other emergency crews responded to the scene. Additional details about injuries, the number of vehicles involved, and the cause of the crash have not yet been publicly released. Crashes on exit ramps can be especially dangerous because drivers are slowing, merging, and changing lanes in a limited amount of space. Congestion near the I-20 and Spur 408 interchange can quickly lead to rear-end collisions, sideswipe crashes, and secondary accidents. A serious Dallas crash should be investigated quickly. Key evidence may include the crash report, witness statements, dash camera footage, TxDOT camera information, nearby surveillance video, vehicle damage, cell phone records, medical records, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious car accident, 18-wheeler crash, commercial vehicle, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and fight for injured Texans. If you were injured in a Dallas car accident, I-20 crash, Spur 408 wreck, exit ramp collision, commercial vehicle crash, or similar serious accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, vehicle damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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According to TxDOT, a major wreck involving an 18-wheeler was reported on northbound I-635 at Gross Road in Mesquite around 8:45 a.m. on July 15, 2026. Emergency medical personnel and law enforcement responded to the scene, and all but the right lane were closed while crews worked to assist those involved and clear the roadway. Additional details about injuries, the number of vehicles involved, and the cause of the crash have not yet been publicly released. Crashes involving 18-wheelers on I-635 can be especially dangerous because of heavy commercial traffic, highway speeds, sudden congestion, and the size and weight of tractor-trailers. When multiple lanes are blocked, traffic can back up quickly and increase the risk of secondary collisions involving unsuspecting motorists. A serious Mesquite truck crash should be investigated quickly. Key evidence may include the crash report, witness statements, dash camera footage, black box data, driver logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, TxDOT camera footage, vehicle damage, cell phone records, medical records, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious car accident, 18-wheeler crash, commercial vehicle, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Mesquite, Dallas-Fort Worth, and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and fight for injured Texans. If you were injured in a Mesquite truck accident, I-635 crash, Gross Road wreck, commercial vehicle collision, or similar serious accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, vehicle damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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A DART train collided with a box truck in downtown Dallas on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, overturning the truck and disrupting rail service. Dallas Fire-Rescue said the crash was reported around 12:20 p.m. in the 2200 block of Bryan Street near Pearl/Arts District Station. The truck’s occupants were initially believed to be pinned, but first responders were able to remove them without difficulty. Four people were transported to a local hospital. At least two of those injured were passengers riding on the DART train. DART warned rail passengers to expect delays because of the collision. Train and commercial vehicle collisions can cause serious injuries because of the size, weight, and momentum of rail vehicles. Investigators should determine whether traffic signals, railroad warnings, driver conduct, visibility, vehicle positioning, or other factors contributed to the crash. A serious Dallas train collision should be investigated quickly. Key evidence may include DART surveillance video, locomotive event recorder data, crossing and traffic signal records, witness statements, dash camera footage, vehicle damage, cell phone records, medical records, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious car accident, commercial vehicle, DART train, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and fight for injured Texans. If you were injured in a downtown Dallas train accident, DART collision, Bryan Street crash, Pearl/Arts District Station wreck, box truck accident, or similar serious collision, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.