Fatality Crash - Report #2026-01430109

Published on May 23, 2026

By Arlington Police Department

The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles that occurred early Saturday morning on westbound Interstate 30 between Cooper Street and Fielder Road.

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers responded to the westbound lanes of Interstate 30 between Cooper Street and Fielder Road to investigate a major crash involving a silver Dodge Avenger, a white passenger sedan, an unoccupied parked vehicle, and an 18-wheeler.

Preliminary investigation indicates the Dodge Avenger was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the white sedan from behind, causing the sedan to leave the roadway and collide with the unoccupied vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of the interstate. Due to the impact, the Dodge Avenger became disabled and came to rest across multiple lanes of traffic.

An 18-wheeler traveling westbound was unable to stop in time and struck the disabled Dodge Avenger, ejecting the passenger.

Both occupants of the Dodge Avenger were transported to local hospitals. The passenger of the Avenger was later pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation suggests intoxication may have been a contributing factor in the crash.

The driver of the white sedan sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured.

Westbound Interstate 30 was temporarily shut down while officers investigated the circumstances of the crash and cleared the roadway.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased once next of kin have been notified.