Throughout February, Texas saw some highly unusual weather including freezing temperatures, ice, and snow typically seen in more northern states. It was this weather that likely precipitated February's tragic pileup. Before the sun rose on the 11th, slick roadways led to a vehicle pileup crash in Texas.Apr 8, 2021
What caused the 100 car pileup?
The pile up occurred early this morning and was likely caused by icy roads caused by a cold weather system across the central and northern parts of Texas. The mass accident occurred on Interstate 35 West.
What caused the Dallas pileup?
Drivers who were reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed ventured onto slick roads coated with a thin sheet of ice from freezing rain that had fallen overnight and into the early morning hours. Cars, trucks and 18-wheelers collided one after another for a crash scene that stretched for nearly a mile.
How did the pileup in Texas happen?
Freezing rain and drizzle were falling throughout the early-morning hours. At least five people are dead and dozens are injured after slick roadways caused a 100-car pileup in Texas on Feb. 11. Freezing rain and drizzle are probably to blame, with slick roadways posing a serious danger to travel.
Who died in 133 pile up?
Authorities have identified five of the people who died in the crash. They are Aaron Watson, 45, of Fort Worth; William Williams, 54; Christopher Vardy, 49, of Boyd; Michael Wells, 47, of Justin and Tiffany Gerred, 34, of Northlake.
Who died in the Texas crash?
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What happened with the pile up in Texas?
At least 6 killed in 133 vehicle pileup crash on I-35W in Fort Worth. Six people were killed and dozens were injured in a 133-car pileup that happened on icy roads. "This is a tragic day for the Fort Worth family. As we always do, we will get through this," Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes said at the time.
What caused the 100 pile up?
WHAT CAUSED THE WRECK? Apparently icy roads are the culprit for the massive crash. CBS 58 also mentions "Wisconsin State Patrol is warning people in that area to take extra caution and stay off roads if possible as road conditions are hazardous."
Where was the car pile up in Texas today?
The massive pileup happened on the morning of Feb. 11 on the southbound side of I-35W near Northside Drive, north of downtown.