The deadly accident occurred on Interstate 10 near mile marker 877 in Orange County early that morning at around 2:30 a.m. It was reported that a Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling east when it struck a concrete barrier on the interstate. The truck overturned and came to a rest in the travel lane.
It was then that an eastbound Freightliner truck semi-trailer hit the vehicle. The 47-year-old Orange man driving the Ford suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 50-year-old Humble man driving the rig was not hurt in the collision. No further information has been provided at this time.
Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Trucking Accidents in Texas
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