ROBINSON, TX — Traffic was being redirected on the northbound lanes of I-35 early Thursday morning near Robinson due to a fiery collision. The lanes are now open.
The driver of the truck-tractor died in the crash. The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Jesus Rodriguez of Grand Prairie.
TxDOT said it was a major accident involving multiple vehicles.
A truck tractor semi-trailer traveling northbound struck a Freightliner truck tractor semi-trailer that was parked on the inside shoulder. After crashing into the parked Freightliner, the truck tractor semi-trailer crashed into a Chevrolet Tahoe and became fully engulfed in flames.
Robinson police and Waco fire responded to the incident.
The investigation is still active and ongoing.
