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‘Distracted’ driver dies after crashing into 18-wheeler on Interstate 35, SAPD says
A man traveling at a high rate of speed Wednesday morning was “distracted” before he was killed in a crash with an 18-wheeler, according to San Antonio police.
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Man charged after allegedly losing control of Ford Falcon, smashing into Mitchell Freeway barricade
A driver taken to hospital overnight after allegedly losing control and slamming into a freeway barricade has been charged.
RTL Today
· Jul 3, 2026
In Rodange: Motorist seriously injured after crashing into tree
Emergency services report that a driver suffered serious injuries after losing control of his car and crashing into a tree in Rodange on Friday morning.
KTLA 5
· Jun 22, 2026
Commuter captures aftermath of deadly crash on 210 freeway
The big rig driver involved in Saturday’s deadly 210 Freeway crash in Irwindale made an unsafe turn before the truck burst through the center divider and jackknifed across several lanes of oncoming traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
ABC7 New York
· Jun 23, 2026
210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
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Related coverage for "‘Distracted’ driver dies after crashing into 18-wheeler on Interstate 35, SAPD says": Eyewitness News Bahamas — AG: Teen Driver Faces Possible Imprisonment if Convicted in Five-Death Crash. Global News — Semi-truck driver who struck Saskatoon overpass fined more than $11K. The West Australian — Man charged after allegedly losing control of Ford Falcon, smashing into Mitchell Freeway barricade. RTL Today — In Rodange: Motorist seriously injured after crashing into tree. KTLA 5 — Commuter captures aftermath of deadly crash on 210 freeway. ABC7 New York — 210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California