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Woman arrested, accused of killing semi driver changing a tire in fatal hit-and-run
By Juan Carlos Chaoui at NBC DFW
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
A 28-year-old woman is in custody, accused of killing a 39-year-old truck driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Dallas County early Wednesday morning. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office said a truck driver changing his tire on the shoulder of Interstate 20 just after midnight on Wednesday was struc
Key takeaway The Dallas County Sheriff's Office said a truck driver changing his tire on the shoulder of Interstate 20 just after midnight on Wednesday was struck by a passing vehicle and killed.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in Dallas County has implications for road safety in the broader North Texas region, including Fort Worth . The fact that the victim was a truck driver changing a tire on the shoulder of a major interstate highway underscores the risks faced by individuals who work on or near roads. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth has its own share of highways and interstates, and incidents like this one serve as a reminder to drivers to exercise caution when approaching vehicles on the side of the road. The role of the community in assisting law enforcement, as seen in this case, is also relevant to Fort Worth, where residents can contribute to solving crimes by reporting suspicious activity to the Fort Worth Police Department. The investigation into this hit-and-run is ongoing, and its outcome may have implications for how law enforcement agencies in Tarrant County approach similar cases in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A 28-year-old woman is in custody, accused of killing a 39-year-old truck driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Dallas County early Wednesday morning. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office said a truck driver changing his tire on the shoulder of Interstate 20 just after midnight on Wednesday was struc
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