Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 59 and County Rd 4342 in Panola County, TX

Date
May 31, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 59 & County Road 4342, Panola County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 59 and County Rd 4342
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer suffered a tire blowout causing it to lose control and crash


What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 59 and County Rd 4342 in Panola County, TX on May 31st, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 2:25 p.m. According to investigators, a commercial truck operated by a 35-year-old Bossier City, LA man was headed northbound on US 59 when it suffered a tire blow out. It caused the vehicle to veered left into a center median before rolling and overturning. The driver suffered serious injuries in the crash.

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