One Person Killed After Car Bursts Into Flames After Collision With Semi-Truck on I-20

Quick Facts

Where: Interstate 20 near South Cooper Street in Arlington, TX

What Happened: One person was killed when their vehicle caught fire after colliding with a semi-truck

Participants:

• 2024 Hyundai Elantra Driver
• Semi-Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Hyundai Elantra Driver, Fatality

Details

One person was killed after a collision with a semi-truck caused their vehicle to be engulfed in flames on I-20 in Arlington, TX. The Arlington Police Department reports the accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Authorities report the driver of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.