A devastating collision unfolded on the afternoon of February 18 2026 at the intersection of Treecrest Drive and the Interstate 20 frontage road west of Little Road in southwest Arlington Texas. Arlington police officers arrived around 2:34 p.m. to find 67 year old William Roberts lying in the roadway after being struck by an Arlington Independent School District bus.
The area near the Southeast Connector construction project sees regular traffic mixing vehicles cyclists and large vehicles turning onto the service road. Roberts had been cycling eastbound along the I 20 frontage road when the impact occurred throwing him from his bicycle and leaving him critically injured at the scene.
Investigators determined the Arlington ISD school bus was executing a right turn from Treecrest Drive onto the eastbound I 20 frontage road at the moment Roberts approached the intersection. The 67 year old cyclist was not wearing a helmet as confirmed by responding officers who documented his position in the roadway immediately after the crash.
The bus carried four high school students at the time none of whom sustained any injuries during the incident. Police noted the precise dynamics of the turn and the cyclist’s path as central to understanding how the vehicles converged at the busy suburban crossing.
The school bus driver a woman from Arlington brought the vehicle to an immediate stop after the collision and promptly called 911 while remaining at the scene to provide aid to Roberts until first responders arrived. Officers from the Arlington Police Department took control of the scene documenting evidence and ensuring the safety of the students still aboard the bus.
Emergency medical personnel quickly transported the injured cyclist to Medical City Arlington where he was admitted in critical condition to the trauma unit. The rapid response by the driver and authorities helped stabilize the initial situation at the intersection.
Roberts fought for his life in the hospital for exactly one week following the February 18 crash. On February 25 2026 the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that William Roberts had succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision. The prolonged hospitalization highlighted the severity of the trauma from being ejected from the bicycle at the intersection. Family and community members received the news of his passing as updates from authorities circulated through local media channels.
Following the fatal outcome the school bus driver submitted her resignation from Arlington ISD. The four students on board the bus at the time of the crash returned home safely with no physical harm reported and the district expressed cooperation with the ongoing police inquiry while respecting privacy protocols. The driver’s immediate actions at the scene were praised in official statements for her compliance and assistance yet the resignation came after the confirmed death of Roberts. No injuries occurred to anyone else involved in the incident.
The Arlington Police Department continues to investigate the collision with no criminal charges filed against the driver as of February 25 2026. Officials have emphasized that the case remains active as they review all factors including road conditions at the construction influenced intersection the absence of a helmet on the cyclist and witness accounts from the scene.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to release the final cause and manner of death pending autopsy completion. Authorities urge caution for all road users in the area reminding drivers and cyclists of shared responsibilities at such turns along the I 20 frontage road.
