Fatal Trucking Accident In Ellis County

One man was killed in a fiery trucking accident when the SUV he was driving crossed the center line and collided with an 18 wheeler.  The collision occurred on FM 1466 west of Interstate 35. The SUV struck the 18 wheeler’s fuel tank setting off the fire. The driver of the SUV died at the scene of the trucking accident. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.  The exact cause of why the driver of the SUV crossed the center line is unknown at this time. The name of the deceased party has not been released at this time.