CONFIRMED: @TxDPS says one person died in vehicle fire. Sgt I spoke with is on his way here. Once he gets updates from investigators, he’ll fill ya in on what happened. #breaking #abc13 pic.twitter.com/mlaBoR2eZJ
— Courtney Fischer (@CourtneyABC13) June 22, 2018
Authorities responded to reports of a car fire on the freeway around 5:00 a.m.
Upon arrival, officials say one person died in the fire. The identity of person has not been released.
Officials say an SUV appears to have crashed into the rear-end of an 18-wheeler, causing the SUV to burst into flames.
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