Three Teenagers Killed in Texas Fatal 18 Wheeler Accident

Three Virginia teenagers and a senior citizen lost their lives in a Texas fatal 18 wheeler accident near Dallas. Two other teenagers, one in critical condition, were also seriously injured in the Texas fatal 18 wheeler accident. The young people were on their way from Virginia to Austin when their SUV was struck head-on by a driver going the wrong way on Interstate 30. Both vehicles were struck by an 18 wheeler, which caused the SUV in which the teenagers were riding to burst into flames.

Details of the Texas Fatal 18 Wheeler Accident

The Texas fatal 18 wheeler accident occurred at around 2 am Friday morning. The five youngsters were traveling down I-30 near Greenville, about 45 miles northeast of Dallas. Kenneth Frazier, 78, was driving his silver Mercury sedan eastbound in the westbound lanes. Mr. Frazier’s vehicle struck the SUV head-on. A tractor trailer collided with both vehicles, which led to the worst part of the Texas fatal 18 wheeler accident. Three teenagers and Mr. Frazier died at the scene.

Texas Fatal 18 Wheeler Accident Victims

The teenage victims of the Texas fatal 18 wheeler accident had recently graduated from Herndon High School in Fairfax County, Virginia. The two survivors of the Texas fatal 18 wheeler accident were transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Hannah Galbraith, 18, was listed in critical condition. Kevin DiCicco, 19, was admitted in fair condition. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. The teenagers were reportedly traveling to Austin for the RTX convention. The annual convention involves various aspects of video game and film production.

Police Investigate Texas Fatal 18 Wheeler Accident

State troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies shut down traffic around the Texas fatal 18 wheeler accident site. The shutdown lasted until 9 am, well into the morning rush hour from the northeast suburbs into downtown Dallas. Kyle Bradford, a DPS officer and spokesman, told reporters about the details surrounding the Texas fatal 18 wheeler accident. He also mentioned that state and local investigators are looking into how Mr. Frazier was able to access the wrong-way lanes.

Sources: WTVR-TV, Fredericksburg.com, WUSA-TV

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