Man dies in solo crash on TX-114 WB at Texan Trail near DFW International Airport
GRAPEVINE, TX – A 77-year-old man died on Wednesday afternoon in Grapevine after crashing along TX-114 on the northwest corner of DFW International Airport, reports DFW Scanner.
The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on the westbound side of TX-114 below the Texan Trail Overpass, which is south of Great Wolf Lodge and Water Park.
Police say that for unknown reasons, the driver left the roadway and crashed into a concrete support pillar after first hitting a guardrail and pole.
Emergency teams attempted to resuscitate the driver, but he died after transport to Baylor, Scott, and White. Authorities have not yet released his identity to the public.
Officials closed the westbound lanes of TX-114 and warned of significant delays while crews cleared the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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