FORT WORTH, Texas (WKRC) — Two men are dead following a minivan crash in Fort Worth Thursday morning, where authorities discovered nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth valued between $1 million and $3 million.
The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. when the minivan collided with an unoccupied, parked truck before coming to a stop nearby. Emergency responders found a man deceased in the passenger seat. The driver, also a man, was pronounced dead at the scene despite receiving medical care.
During the investigation, officers identified 10 buckets containing an “unknown chemical” emitting strong fumes in the minivan. Narcotics officers were then called to assist. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) later collected, analyzed, and disposed of the chemical, confirming it to be liquid meth.
A total of 480 pounds of the substance was recovered, with a street value estimated between $1 million and $3 million. Authorities reported that a firefighter exhibited symptoms after exposure but was hospitalized for observation and has since been released in good condition.
The identities of the deceased men remain undisclosed.
Authorities advised that the situation could have escalated further, emphasizing the potential dangers posed by the hazardous material on the roadway. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.