The driver of an 18-wheeler truck was killed early Thursday morning after colliding with two other vehicles in Waco, Texas.
Police State that around 3 a.m. a woman was driving her car the wrong way down Highway 6 when she struck another vehicle containing a man and woman. Both of these cars were subsequently hit by an 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler flipped over and crashed into a nearby guardrail. The collision with the guardrail separated the cab from the trailer, and the truck driver was killed from the impact.
The 3 individuals in the cars were all transported to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries included several broken bones.
Police are currently conducting an investigation into the crash, and are specifically looking to see if alcohol played a role in the accident.
The main lanes of the highway were closed for several hours while debris was cleared and while crews investigated the wreck.
Source: http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Semi-accident-closes-Twin-Bridges–399792721.html