New Braunfels, Texas, an 18-wheeler went off Interstate 35 at a bridge and killed not only the truck driver but also a passenger. The 18-wheeler accident caused diesel fuel to be discharged and the cleanup has been significant.
At this time, authorities do not know which of the two fatalities were driving the tractor-trailer at the time of the accident. The trucking company identified as Point Dedicated Services out of Detroit employed both of the fatalities.
The reports of the truck accident indicate that the truck caught fire and the fire consumed the tractor-trailer. Traffic on Interstate 35 was stopped dead while the investigation was started and the fire battled.
According to reports, Texas Department of transportation was looking into the integrity of the bridge given the significant fire damage. Once the all clear was given traffic was resumed after about six hours. Authorities ordered autopsies of the truck accident victims.
At this time, authorities have yet to indicate the cause of the truck accident or the cause of the truck fire.
