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Fort Worth Police Investigate Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-35W, Urge Holiday DUI Prevention

WFAADecember 5, 20251 min1,036 views
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Preventable Wrong-Way Collision on I-35W

  • ⚠️ A driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-35W in Fort Worth collided with two semi-trucks, resulting in one trucker being hospitalized.
  • 🚗 Police suspect alcohol impairment played a role in the crash, which occurred just after 2:00 a.m.
  • 🚨 The driver responsible for the crash is also in the hospital.

Holiday Season DUI Awareness

  • 🗓️ Fort Worth police are increasing patrols and urging the public to avoid drinking and driving, especially as the holidays approach.
  • 💔 This incident follows a similar wrong-way crash on I-30 near downtown Fort Worth just one week prior, which injured three people.
  • 🎗️ The department tragically lost Sergeant Billy Randolph in August 2024 when a drunk driver, traveling the wrong way on I-35W, struck and killed him.

Community Efforts Against Drunk Driving

  • 📣 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is also actively raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving in Fort Worth.
  • 🚔 Officers will be vigilant in looking for impaired drivers throughout the holiday season.
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