Fort Worth Driver Killed In Fatal Semi-Truck Accident

By Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP on December 08, 2014

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Local authorities have released initial details on a fatal accident involving a tractor trailer and a car that occurred on I-35W near Basswood Boulevard in Fort Worth.

According to the report, 53-year-old Mr. Douglas Cusson was fatally injured in the accident that resulted in Police closing the southbound lanes on the interstate for more than four hours while emergency crews attended to the scene.

The condition of the truck driver has not been released at this stage and the investigation continues.

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