I-30 reopens after fiery police chase and crash

Published September 23, 2026 7:20 AM CDT

Interstate 30 in Arlington is back open after a fiery crash at the end of a police chase.

What we know:

The chase reportedly started around 4 a.m. on Wednesday in Grand Prairie. It was originally headed west on I-30 before the suspect made a U-turn.

It ended in the eastbound lanes of I-30 near Fielder Road. The suspect clipped the back corner of an 18-wheeler, creating a huge ball of fire.

Thankfully, no one was badly hurt, and the suspect was taken into custody.

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What we don't know:

Police have not yet shared official details such as the suspect’s name or what prompted it.

The Source: The information in this story comes from traffic reporter Chip Waggoner and Texas Department of Public Safety traffic cameras.

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