Sixth Victim Dies in I-20 'Mass Casualty' Crash Involving Multiple Trucks

Deadly Crash on Interstate 20

• 💔 A sixth victim has died from injuries sustained in a major crash on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County.
• 💥 The incident occurred Saturday afternoon near Terrell, involving three 18-wheelers and four passenger vehicles.

Chain Reaction and Cause

• ⚠️ Investigators state traffic was backed up when a 27-year-old truck driver reportedly fell asleep.
• 🚗 The driver allegedly hit a Ford F-150 pickup truck carrying five occupants, all of whom have since died.
• 🚚 This initial collision led to a chain reaction, with the pickup and semi crashing into two other 18-wheelers.

Arrest and Company Information

• ⚖️ The truck driver who fell asleep has been arrested and charged with five counts of manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
• 🏢 The truck involved is owned by Hope Transportation, based in Tacoma, Washington.
• 📰 The names of the victims have not yet been publicly released.
• 📞 The company has been contacted for comment.