The deadly accident took place on Interstate 10 near mile marker 806 at the Trinity River Bridge that afternoon at around 1:20 p.m. It was reported that a construction front-loader was headed eastbound on the highway in Chambers County while being followed by another vehicle with hazard lights engaged. Then, a semi-truck headed in the same direction crashed into the rear of the other vehicle and the front loader.
A passenger in the vehicle following the front loader suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. At this time, the identities of the involved parties have been withheld.
No further information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
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