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Woman fatally struck on I-20 after following partner onto highway during argument: Police
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson and Frank Heinz , as published by NBC DFW
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A woman was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.
A fatal incident occurred on I-20 early Thursday morning. A woman was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler. The circumstances surrounding the incident are related to a domestic disturbance.
The disturbance took place at a nearby motel, involving a man and a woman. The man left the motel and the woman followed him onto the highway. This led to the fatal collision with the 18-wheeler.
Further details about the incident are available from Arlington Police, who released information about the event on Thursday afternoon.
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Category: safety Published: June 18, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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