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The preliminary crash investigation into a fatal crash on I-30 in Hopkins County indicates a 2006 Freightliner Truck-Tractor, towing a 2008 Stoughton Trailer, was westbound when it veered off the roadway into the center median. The Truck-Tractor went into the creek and struck a concrete wall. The Trailer then struck the cab causing major damage to the Truck-Tractor.
The driver, 51 year old Maganow Muday Abdi of Nashville, TN was pronounced dead on scene by JP Brad Cummings.
A passenger, 37 year old Jibril Abduliahi of Nashville was transported to Christus Mother Francis Hospital in serious condition.
THe DPS says this is an ongoing investigation. No additional information is available at this time.