Fort Worth – Wrong-Way Collision on Interstate 30 Injured 5

A major car accident on Interstate which involved at least five vehicles sent five people to a hospital, Wednesday morning, according to a local news source.

Just after 1:00 a.m., local officers were dispatched to I-30 near Eastchase Parkway after receiving a call reporting a collision. Police said that a vehicle, for reasons that had not been determined, was heading east along the westbound lanes of the highway and collided with multiple vehicles. The impact of the collision injured five people who were immediately taken to a hospital for further care. Authorities said that two of them were listed in critical condition.

The driver of the said vehicle, who was also suspected with drunk driving, was identified as David Eduardo Montufar Rojas, 27. It was not confirmed if he sustained injuries from the force of the impact.

An investigation is underway.

Our deepest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate event. We strongly believe that the Fort Worth Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.

Injuries caused by vehicle collisions can vary from crash to crash. Some injuries may heal within a span of days while others could paralyze a victim’s body for a month. The most commonly known car accident injuries include neck and chest and head and back injuries. Broken and ligament damages are also quite common.

Being a victim of a collision is an overwhelming experience. If you are a passenger in a car involved in crash, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention for yourself and anyone who needs it. After this, you’ll want to alert your insurance provider regarding damages or injuries you sustained from the collision. To submit a claim, you would need to gather documents supporting your claim. These may include a video of the scene or a photograph of the damages to the vehicles, police reports stating the facts of the accident, and medical records indicating the severity of your injury, to name a few.