A driver was killed early Wednesday morning, September 9, 2026, after their vehicle slammed into the rear of a semi-truck on Interstate 635 in Mesquite, Texas. The crash happened around 3:20 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-635 at the Gross Road exit, according to police. The semi-truck had reportedly slowed for traffic when the passenger vehicle struck it from behind. The driver of the vehicle died at the scene, while the truck driver remained uninjured and stayed on site to cooperate with investigators. Northbound lanes were closed for an extended period as crews worked to clear the scene.
According to FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, the Mesquite Police Department’s Traffic Unit is leading the investigation into the crash, and the identity of the victim has not been publicly released. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reported that only one northbound lane remained passable and that the Gross Road exit ramp was also closed while officers processed the scene. Authorities have not yet said what caused the vehicle to strike the truck, and the investigation remains active. Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes and use caution around emergency crews working the area.
