Jennifer James, 39, killed in 9-vehicle crash in Hewitt
HEWITT, TX – A 39-year-old woman died Wednesday morning in a multi-vehicle collision along the interstate in southern McLennan County, reports KWTX 10.
The accident happened on I-35 near mile marker 326 on the south side of Hewitt. This is about six miles north of Lorena, and nine miles south of Waco.
Police say that a semi-truck collided with several other vehicles when traffic slowed in a construction zone. The chain-reaction crash ultimately involved two additional 18-wheelers and six passenger vehicles.
One person died at the scene of the wreck. Authorities identified her as Jennifer James of Lorena.
Medics transported six additional people to an area hospital with unknown injuries.
There’s no word yet regarding charges.
A full investigation is underway.
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