A fatal crash involving a pedestrian shut down Interstate 20 at Cooper Street in Arlington early Thursday, June 18, officials say.

A fatal crash involving a pedestrian shut down Interstate 20 at Cooper Street in Arlington early Thursday, June 18, officials say.

Part of Interstate 20 in Arlington is shut down Thursday morning due to a fatal crash, officials said.

All westbound lanes are closed at Cooper Street, the Texas Department of Transportation posted on social media at 4:45 a.m. Drivers are encouraged to look for another route.

I-20 in Arlington: all WB lanes closed at Cooper St due to vehicle incident. Expect delays. Seek alternate route.

— @txdotfortworth (@TxDOTFortWorth) June 18, 2026

The fatal crash involved a pedestrian, police at the scene told Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV.

It’s unclear how long the highway will remain closed.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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