From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Tracy DeLatte · · 1m 10s
Police chase ends in fiery I-30 crash
A suspect fleeing police hit an 18-wheeler on Interstate 30, causing a massive explosion but no serious injuries.
In brief
A suspect fleeing police hit an 18-wheeler on Interstate 30, causing a massive explosion but no serious injuries. A high-speed police pursuit in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ended in a dramatic crash that briefly shut down a major highway. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Chase starts in Grand Prairie
A police pursuit began around 4 a.m. Wednesday in Grand Prairie, initially heading west on Interstate 30 before the suspect made a sudden U-turn.
Suspect clips 18-wheeler
Near Fielder Road on eastbound I-30, the suspect clipped the back corner of an 18-wheeler around 4 a.m., creating a massive explosion captured on traffic cameras.
No serious injuries reported
Despite the fiery collision, no one was seriously hurt in the crash. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
I-30 reopens to traffic
Eastbound Interstate 30 in Arlington has since reopened following the incident. The highway was temporarily closed while emergency crews responded.
Details still unknown
Police have not yet released the suspect's identity or what originally triggered the chase. The investigation is ongoing.
What it means
A high-speed police pursuit in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ended in a dramatic crash that briefly shut down a major highway.
