The fatal accident took place on US-290 near Kickapoo Road at around 12:45 p.m. It was reported that the driver of an SUV was traveling on the roadway when they collided with an 18-wheeler. The vehicle was trapped underneath the rig and it sustained significant damage in the crash.
At least one person involved sustained fatal injuries. At this time, no additional information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal accident is in progress.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly 18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas
Texas heavy truck crashes resulted in 649 fatalities in 2017, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Large Truck and Bus Crash Statistics annual report. The 649 fatalities were the most in any year since 2007 and the highest total ever recorded. Texas had the highest number of fatal crashes involving large trucks in 2017 with 556, followed by 103 single-vehicle fatal crashes and 453 multiple-vehicle crashes involving large trucks.
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