Federal investigators eye driver fatigue in deadly 18 wheeler crash on I-20
Federal investigators are examining the role driver fatigue may have played in a deadly I-20 crash near Terrell over the weekend.
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Federal investigators are examining the role driver fatigue may have played in a deadly I-20 crash near Terrell over the weekend.
"It's like a bomb went off. Looking at it, you couldn't even tell how many cars were affected because it was that bad."
Residents who live off I-20 in Kaufman County, near where the deadly crash allegedly caused by a semi driver falling asleep at the wheel happened, said they're still shaken by what they witnessed.
Five people are dead and a sixth person is in the hospital after the crash that shut down I-20 near Hiram Road on Saturday, authorities said.
Officers were called to the Dallas Regional Medical Center for an "unclothed" man who had been brought to the hospital, but got into an ambulance and left.
McEuen was hiding under his grandmother's house in Van Zandt County, according to an attorney.
Rated "high hazard" by the state, the dam had been overwhelmed by the torrential rain and failed to hold back the flooding that claimed two lives in October 2023.
They said they begged authorities to keep the suspect in custody, that his release under electronic monitoring would not work.
Trevor McEuen was scheduled to go to trial for capital murder in Kaufman County on Monday.
He also allegedly made online threats against Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
A shooting investigation involving a sheriff's deputy is underway in Kaufman County.
Officers were called to Falcon Way and Jersey Lane for a report of "300 people" involved in a fight Thursday afternoon.
The 28-year-old police officer was conducting a traffic stop around 11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, near the intersection of I-20 and Highway 34.
A massive fight involving up to 300 people near North Forney High School on Thursday led to a shooting incident, injuring two first responders and three children.
The SPCA joined law enforcement in rescuing the animals from an undisclosed location near central Kaufman County.
Walmart is recalling fresh-cut cucumber slices from several North Texas locations due to potential salmonella contamination.
The Richardson Police Department said the chase started when officers tried to stop a car tied to a homicide in Kaufman County.
Witnesses said they heard gunshots around 3:30 p.m. and started to take cover.
Chase Anthony Young, 32, is wanted for warrants including aggravated assault deadly weapon - family violence.
After authorities arrived, the suspect fired at the deputy and officer.
Officials say the suspect led police on a chase to his girlfriend's apartment where police and the suspect engaged in negotiations for several hours.
Residents in Poetry in Kauffman County are demanding changes be made to a dangerous stretch of road, which some residents have nicknamed "dead man's curve."
With multiple rounds of storms, some residents have had their homes flooded multiple times this weekend.
ome counties on the outer edges of DFW are poised to get a lot of money for something they desperately need.
Kaufman County Commissioner Judge Allen told us the county has 200,000 residents, and they estimate they could have as many as 200,000 visitors this weekend and Monday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
Level 1 and 2 risks are in place for this weekend, with wind and hail being the two main threats, with any storms that do fire up east of a dryline sitting out to our west.
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
"I've had a great time, and I'm so happy that the city manager selected me to be the chief in Dallas," Comeaux said.
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Level 1 and 2 risks are in place for this weekend, with wind and hail being the two main threats, with any storms that do fire up east of a dryline sitting out to our west.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
"I've had a great time, and I'm so happy that the city manager selected me to be the chief in Dallas," Comeaux said.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, sources told CBS News.
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
