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Woman fatally struck on I-20 after following partner onto highway during argument: Police
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Charles Nichelson and Frank Heinz , as published by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A woman was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.
A fatal incident occurred on I-20 early Thursday morning. A woman was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler. According to Arlington Police, the incident followed a domestic disturbance at a nearby motel.
The disturbance involved a man and a woman, who were reportedly in an argument. The woman had followed her partner onto the highway. Further details about the incident are available from Arlington Police.
Limited information is currently known about the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. For more information, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal incident occurred on I-20 early Thursday morning. A woman was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler. According to Arlington Police, the incident followed a domestic disturbance at a nearby…
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