Fatal Dallas freeway accident (Terry Van Sickle)
DALLAS - A pedestrian died Thursday night after being struck by a semi-truck on a Dallas freeway, according to local authorities.
What we know:
Dallas police responded to a major accident in the northbound lanes of South R.L. Thornton Freeway near East Laureland Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. Investigators believe an 18-wheeler struck the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The freeway’s northbound lanes were closed for roughly three hours during the investigation but reopened late Thursday evening.
What we don't know:
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released the victim's identity, and it remains unclear why the pedestrian was on the highway. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Dallas police.