An Arlington man escaped injury after falling asleep while driving on Interstate 20 and running off the road.

According to state patrol, the man fell asleep while driving causing him to swerve through the lanes of traffic and hit a tree on the side of the road. The accident occurred right after the man passed the FM 450 overpass on the highway.

The car was damaged from the collision, but both driver and passenger were able to escape without any serious injury. The man was driving home after purchasing the vehicle. Emergency crews responded to the accident and recovered the damaged vehicle.

If you or a loved one has been injured after another driver has fallen asleep at the wheel, contact the Waco reckless driving accident lawyers of the law office of Vic Feazell, P.C. by calling 877-948-4842.