Man dies in Arlington crash after falling asleep at the wheel, police say

The Brief

  • A 46-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on I-30 in Arlington.
  • Investigators believe the driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the flatbed truck to roll down a hill.
  • The victim’s name has not been released.

ARLINGTON, Texas The Arlington Police Department says a 46-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday evening after investigators say the man fell asleep at the wheel.

Fatal Arlington Crash

What we know:

The crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-30 near Field Road around 7:30 p.m.

Investigators say the flatbed truck veered off the highway, struck a light pole, then hit a guard rail, which caused the truck to roll down a hill and land on its roof.

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