Yesterday’s commute on I-30 in Fort Worth turned tragic when a multi-vehicle crash near Bridgewood Drive left one person dead and shut down at least part of the interstate. Westbound drivers were stuck in heavy traffic as first responders worked the scene and crews cleared the wreckage, while officials confirmed that a formal investigation was underway.
According to WFAA, Fort Worth police said officers were called to the crash at about 5:01 p.m. and found a multi-vehicle collision on I-30 near Bridgewood Drive. Medical personnel pronounced one person dead at the scene. The department told the station that investigators remained on-site as they worked to piece together what led to the collision.
Road closures and traffic
Camera feeds from the Texas Department of Transportation showed the wreck forcing drivers off the interstate and blocking lanes for an extended stretch, which led to backups on frontage roads and nearby surface streets. Motorists looking for live views of traffic in the area can check TxDOT’s live camera service.
Investigation ongoing
Fort Worth police said the investigation is ongoing and have not released the identity of the person who died. It is standard practice to withhold a name until family members are notified and further inquiry is completed. The Fort Worth Police Department is asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the department’s non-emergency line or traffic division…