I-30 reopens after fiery police chase and crash
Police chase ends in fiery crash on I-30
A suspect who was trying to get away from police ended up crashing on Interstate 30 in Arlington early Wednesday morning. Part of the fiery crash was captured on traffic cameras.
ARLINGTON, Texas - 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.
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.