From Dallas Express · Dallas Express · · 1m 10s
Good Samaritan struck and killed on I-35W
A driver helping after a crash on Fort Worth's I-35W was hit by another vehicle and killed early Friday.
In brief
A driver helping after a crash on Fort Worth's I-35W was hit by another vehicle and killed early Friday. Stopping to help on busy highways puts you at serious risk from passing traffic. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Good Samaritan struck on I-35W
A driver stopped to help after a crash on Interstate 35W near Felix Street in Fort Worth around 2:30 a.m. Friday. Another vehicle struck and killed the person trying to assist.
Initial crash triggered the tragedy
A major collision first occurred on I-35W, prompting another driver to stop and help those involved in that initial crash.
One person hospitalized from first crash
Police said one person involved in the initial collision was taken to a hospital. Details about their condition were not released.
I-35W closed for four hours
All lanes between Seminary Drive and Interstate 20 shut down while police investigated. Northbound lanes reopened at 6:20 a.m., southbound about 20 minutes later.
Identity and driver status unknown
Police have not released the name of the person killed or said whether they arrested the driver of the vehicle that struck the Good Samaritan. The investigation continues.
The bottom line
Stopping to help on busy highways puts you at serious risk from passing traffic.
