DUNCANVILLE, Texas — One person was killed in a crash at Eastbound I-20 at Cedar Ridge Drive in Duncanville Wednesday afternoon.
The crash involved a FedEx truck with two trailers, a flatbed tow truck with a vehicle on it and a white sedan, officials said.
Two wreckers were on the right shoulder of the highway preparing to tow a car when the FedEx truck started to pass a car in the right lane and hit the wreckers and car, causing the tow truck drivers to be pinned under the wreckage, officials say. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and another was taken to a hospital by CareFlite. No one else was injured.
Records identified the deceased victim as 44-year-old Oscar Merchan Contreras.
Multiple fire crews, EMS and law enforcement were still at the scene of the crash around 2 p.m.
FedEx issued a statement to WFAA following the accident.
“Our thoughts are with all of those involved in this tragic accident, and we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends who are mourning a loved one lost. Safety is our highest priority, and we are cooperating fully with the investigating authorities at this time.”
This is a developing story. WFAA will update this story as more information becomes available.
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