Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 277 in Taylor County, TX

Date
July 13, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 277, San Angelo, Taylor County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
US 277
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor struck a guardrail while navigating a curve in the road


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a person at US 277 in Taylor County, TX on July 13th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 2:40 p.m. According to investigators, a "belly dump" style tractor-trailer was southbound at the time of the incident. The vehicle was approaching a curve in the roadway when, for unclear reasons, possibly due to the weight of its cargo, the truck struck a guardrail. The truck overturned as a result, leaving the driver with suspected serious injuries. Additional information was not available.

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