Texas Tow Truck Hangs Off McKinney Overpass After Violent Crash — Driver Miraculously Survives
MCKINNEY, TEXAS – A shocking highway crash in McKinney left a tow truck dangling off an overpass this week, with the driver miraculously surviving after slamming into a disabled vehicle and a concrete barrier on the Sam Rayburn Tollway.
Surveillance Video Captures the Terrifying Moment
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) released video showing the split-second collision on October 22, when the tow truck struck a stranded vehicle before losing control and crashing into the overpass barrier. The impact sent the front end of the truck hanging dangerously over the edge, suspended above traffic below.
Witnesses said the scene looked like something out of an action movie. “You don’t expect to see a tow truck almost hanging in mid-air,” said one driver who passed by moments after the crash.
Both the tow truck driver and the driver of the disabled vehicle escaped with only minor injuries, according to officials — a remarkable outcome given the scale of the accident.
Firefighters Pull Off a High-Stakes Rescue
Emergency crews from the McKinney Fire Department and NTTA quickly responded, securing the unstable vehicle with cables before safely rescuing the trapped driver.
“It’s nothing short of a miracle,” an NTTA spokesperson said. “Had the truck’s weight shifted even slightly, it could’ve gone completely over the edge.”
The dramatic rescue operation shut down multiple lanes for several hours as crews worked to stabilize the tow truck and clear debris from the tollway.
Officials Urge Drivers to Slow Down Near Roadside Workers
Authorities say the crash serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers faced by tow truck operators and other roadside workers. They’re once again urging drivers to follow Texas’ Move Over/Slow Down Law, which requires motorists to reduce speed or change lanes when passing stopped vehicles with flashing lights.
“Working on the shoulder shouldn’t be a life-or-death situation,” one official said. “We’re lucky this driver gets to go home.”
Close Call Highlights Growing Roadside Dangers
Tow truck drivers across Texas have increasingly reported close calls as distracted and speeding drivers fail to yield near crash scenes. This latest incident adds to growing concerns about roadside safety enforcement statewide.
As investigators continue reviewing footage from the Sam Rayburn Tollway crash, officials say no citations have yet been issued.
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