Texas

Vernon Groze Killed in Log Truck Accident on State Hwy 94 in Trinity County, TX

Published on: October 22, 2021

Date of Accident
October 21, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Vernon Groze
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 94, Lufkin, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials have identified the person killed in a crash at State Hwy 94 in Trinity County, TX on October 21st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 6:05 a.m. A Mack truck hauling tree logs reportedly failed to yield right of way leading to two pickup trucks colliding with the truck. 47-year-old Vernon Groze died at the scene. The driver of the other truck, 38-year-old Bradley McMullen, was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. The Mack truck driver, 54-year-old Richard Ellis, was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Pickup Truck, Logging Truck
Road/Highway
State Hwy 94
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Logging Truck failed to yield right of way leading to two pickup truck colliding with the trailer

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