Nacogdoches, TX - Local Woman Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck at US-59 & Stallings Dr

Nacogdoches, TX (December 18, 2023) - On Wednesday, December 13, a local woman was killed following a crash involving an 18-wheeler in the Nacogdoches area. The deadly collision took place on US-59 near N. Stallings Drive at around 2:40 p.m. Local reports revealed that 63-year-old Thelia Seelbach was traveling northbound in a Honda Pilot traveling behind a semi-trailer. Seelbach made a turn in front of the vehicle, and both collided at the scene. 

Seelbach suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was treated by attending medical personnel. No additional information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Thelia Seelbach at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas

Texas has the unfortunate reputation of having a high number of semi-truck accidents. The majority of these crashes take place on highways and interstates that crisscross the state. In fact, according to Texas Monthly, almost 62 percent of trucking collisions occur on highways. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were 126 trucks and 433 semi-trailers involved in deadly collisions across the state in 2017. There were 649 traffic fatalities in total involving a truck in Texas that year. 

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You need to know that you are not alone after a semi-truck accident. Our team of lawyers at Rasansky Law Firm understands the law, and we are here to make sure you can achieve a full recovery. We have an established record helping injured parties from all over the state pursue successful injury claims, and our expert semi-truck crash lawyers are here to fight for you. We can answer any questions that you may have during your case as you pursue compensation. If you are ready to get to work on your case, we are just a phone call away. Give us a call today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case with a trained lawyer.