Car chase ends in collision with 18-wheeler in Italy

Image: A high-speed chase ends in Italy after the suspect’s vehicle crashes into an 18-wheeler resulting in the suspect being transported to Parkland Hospital in Dallas by Air Evac with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured.

A high-speed chase ends in Italy after the suspect’s vehicle crashes into an 18-wheeler resulting in the suspect being transported to Parkland Hospital in Dallas by Air Evac with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured. (Barry Byers)

Image: The under bridge of Interstate 35E and Highway 34 was blocked off by law enforcement while Fire crews worked the scene of the collision.

The under bridge of Interstate 35E and Highway 34 was blocked off by law enforcement while Fire crews worked the scene of the collision. (Barry Byers)

Image: Forreston volunteer firefighter Bobby McBride prepares to clear the scene of debris.

Forreston volunteer firefighter Bobby McBride prepares to clear the scene of debris. (Barry Byers)

Image: Crews clean up the roadway contaminated by diesel fuel and littered with debris.

Crews clean up the roadway contaminated by diesel fuel and littered with debris. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police Chief Diron Hill and Officer Shawn Martin redirect traffic around the bridge.

Italy Police Chief Diron Hill and Officer Shawn Martin redirect traffic around the bridge. (Barry Byers)

Image: State troopers, the Italy Police and Fire Departments and the Forreston Fire Department converge under the bridge.

State troopers, the Italy Police and Fire Departments and the Forreston Fire Department converge under the bridge. (Barry Byers)

Image: State troopers and local fire fighters conclude the investigation before clearing the scene of the accident.

State troopers and local fire fighters conclude the investigation before clearing the scene of the accident. (Barry Byers)

Image: Local firefighters Bobby McBride, Paul Cockerham and Michael Martinez assess the damage of the suspects vehicle.

Local firefighters Bobby McBride, Paul Cockerham and Michael Martinez assess the damage of the suspects vehicle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Russell Helms of Helms Garage and IFD’s Red Buchanan shovel diesel fuel residue and debris from the roadway as Michael Chambers and Michael Martinez plan the crew’s next moves.

Russell Helms of Helms Garage and IFD’s Red Buchanan shovel diesel fuel residue and debris from the roadway as Michael Chambers and Michael Martinez plan the crew’s next moves. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paramedic Tim Dye, Sr. and Italy firefighter Paul Cockerham discuss the wreckage.

Paramedic Tim Dye, Sr. and Italy firefighter Paul Cockerham discuss the wreckage. (Barry Byers)

Image: IFDs Paul Cockerham examines the interior of the suspect’s vehicle.

IFDs Paul Cockerham examines the interior of the suspect’s vehicle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Forreston firefighter Bobby McBride and Wesley Helms remove debris as Keith Helms loads the suspect’s vehicle onto the wrecker.

Forreston firefighter Bobby McBride and Wesley Helms remove debris as Keith Helms loads the suspect’s vehicle onto the wrecker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Officer Shawn Martin an Chief Diron Hill of the Italy Police Department monitor the clean up.

Officer Shawn Martin an Chief Diron Hill of the Italy Police Department monitor the clean up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kay Chambers helped keep emergency workers hydrated as well as redirect the cameras.

Kay Chambers helped keep emergency workers hydrated as well as redirect the cameras. (Barry Byers)

Image: Firefighters Bobby McBride and Brad Chambers clear the aftermath with help from Wesley Helms of Helms Garage.

Firefighters Bobby McBride and Brad Chambers clear the aftermath with help from Wesley Helms of Helms Garage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy firefighter Sal Perales keeps the pumper engine ready in case the clean up process turns dangerous.

Italy firefighter Sal Perales keeps the pumper engine ready in case the clean up process turns dangerous. (Barry Byers)

Image: Firefighters spray the diesel fuel from the roadway.

Firefighters spray the diesel fuel from the roadway. (Barry Byers)

Image: IFD’s Michael Martinez sprays soap over the diesel fuel.

IFD’s Michael Martinez sprays soap over the diesel fuel. (Barry Byers)

Image: Keith Helms of Helms Garage and IFD’s Brad Chambers prepare the diesel rig for transporting.

Keith Helms of Helms Garage and IFD’s Brad Chambers prepare the diesel rig for transporting. (Barry Byers)

Image: IFD’s Randy Boyd keeps an eye on the situation as Helms and Chambers take a risk.

IFD’s Randy Boyd keeps an eye on the situation as Helms and Chambers take a risk. (Barry Byers)

Image: Keith Helms of Helms garage and IFD’s Brad Chambers display their bravery.

Keith Helms of Helms garage and IFD’s Brad Chambers display their bravery. (Barry Byers)

Image: Where the suspect’s vehicle impacted the 18-wheeler, ripping off the gas tank and bending the truck’s frame.

Where the suspect’s vehicle impacted the 18-wheeler, ripping off the gas tank and bending the truck’s frame. (Barry Byers)

Image: IFD’s Randy Boyd, Jackie Cate and Sal Perales help the water to drain while evaluating the course traveled by the suspect’s out-of-control vehicle.

IFD’s Randy Boyd, Jackie Cate and Sal Perales help the water to drain while evaluating the course traveled by the suspect’s out-of-control vehicle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sign pole damage and scrape marks leading to the point of impact.

Sign pole damage and scrape marks leading to the point of impact. (Barry Byers)

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