On May 6, 2023, a multi-vehicle crash took place in Dallas, Texas, on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway at the intersection with Kirnwood Drive. The collision involved several vehicles, resulting in injuries and hospitalizations. The parties involved in the accident are Robbie White, Ilda Gutierrez, and Verneisha Scott.
At 10:23 a.m., a 2011 blue Freightliner Cascadia 125 tractor-trailer driven by Robbie White, a 53-year-old resident of Delhi, LA, was traveling eastbound on IH20. Another vehicle involved was a 2012 silver Hyundai Elantra driven by 56-year-old Ilda Gutierrez from Irving. Additionally, there was a 2011 black Infiniti and a 2018 white Hyundai Translead Trailers, both with no driver names provided in the crash report.
According to the investigator’s narrative, all units were traveling in the eastbound lanes of IH20. Unit #1, the Freightliner tractor-trailer, was being towed in the left center lane, while Unit #3, the Hyundai Elantra, was in the right lane. Unit #4, the black Infiniti, was in the left lane. The driver of Unit #3 reported experiencing steering issues, causing the vehicle to shake and lose control, resulting in it fishtailing across all lanes of traffic and striking Unit #1. Unit #1 stated that it was struck by Unit #3, which caused it to change lanes, and its towed unit (Unit #2) collided with Unit #4. Unit #4 was then struck by Unit #2 (towed) and spun out of control.
Verneisha Scott, the 37-year-old driver of Unit #4, sustained injuries requiring medical attention and was taken to Charlton Methodist Hospital by Dallas Fire for treatment. The report did not provide information on the injuries sustained by Ilda Gutierrez, or any passengers involved.
The crash investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the cause of the accident are not currently available.
We extend our thoughts and wishes for a swift recovery to all individuals affected by this crash. Accidents serve as reminders of the importance of cautious and attentive driving, as well as regular vehicle maintenance, to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.