Two killed in crash with 18-wheeler on U.S. 67 in Dallas
DALLAS - A car crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler late Wednesday night, killing two men and shutting down U.S. 67 early Thursday, according to Dallas police.
Crash kills two on Dallas freeway
What we know:
Officers responded just before midnight to the northbound lanes of U.S. 67 at Wheatland Road. They found two men dead inside a heavily damaged car. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured.
Police said the 18-wheeler was traveling north on the freeway when a small car slammed into the back of it. Investigators believe the car was speeding.
The freeway is expected to remain closed until about 10 a.m.
Police investigating crash on U.S. 67 in Dallas
Dig deeper:
Police told FOX 4 crews at the scene they believe there may have been a third person in the car who ran from the crash. Investigators are reviewing dashcam and surveillance footage.
What we don't know:
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The identities of those involved have not been released.
The Source: Information in this article comes from police at the scene of the crash.