17-year-old driver killed in crash on I-30 near Walsh Ranch, Fort Worth police say
A 17-year-old driver was killed in a crash Monday night on Interstate 30 near Walsh Ranch Parkway, according to Fort Worth police.
Officers were dispatched to the westbound lanes of I-30 in west Fort Worth about 10 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of a truck had died as a result of the collision. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as Raffie Lin James, 17, of Weatherford.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the teen rear-ended a tractor-trailer that was stuck in traffic, police said. The driver of the tractor-trailer remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities.
The Traffic Investigation Unit has taken the lead on the investigation. At this time, no charges are anticipated in connection with the accident.
