Wrong-way crash at I-20 near Center Point Dr in Weatherford injures 7
WEATHERFORD, TX – A serious wrong-way collision along the interstate injured seven people Saturday evening in central Parker County, reports NBC DFW 5.
The crash happened around 6:19 p.m. on I-20 between Center Point Road and East Bankhead Highway, which is on the southeastern side of Weatherford.
Police say that an eastbound vehicle entered the westbound side of I-20 and crashed head-on with a westbound vehicle.
Both drivers went to the hospital, as did five passengers from the westbound vehicle. Two of the victims sustained serious injuries.
Authorities are investigating whether the wrong-way driver was under the influence at the time of the accident.
Drivers likely experienced significant delays along the interstate in southeastern Weatherford while crews attended to the victims and worked to clear the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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