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Dallas, TX (May 6, 2026) – A vehicle became lodged beneath the trailer of a semi-truck in the early hours of Wednesday, May 6, at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Loop 12 in Dallas.
Emergency units were called to the scene just before 1 a.m. When they arrived, they found a white vehicle pinned underneath the 18-wheeler’s trailer. The nature of the entrapment suggests a significant impact had occurred before help arrived.
One person was taken to a hospital. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. The roadway was later reopened after the scene was cleared.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
How Do Underride Crashes Happen on Texas Highways?
An underride crash occurs when a smaller vehicle slides beneath the body of a large truck or trailer, often because the front or rear of the trailer sits high enough off the ground for a car to pass under it. These crashes can happen at highway speeds or even during slower collisions, depending on the angle of impact. They are considered among the more severe types of truck-related accidents due to the structural mismatch between the two vehicles.
On Texas interstates, late-night and early-morning hours tend to see fewer vehicles on the road, but the crashes that do happen are often more serious. Lower visibility, driver fatigue, and higher speeds can all increase the risk of this type of collision. Federal safety standards require underride guards on the rear of large trailers, though not all situations are covered by those rules.
