Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 287 in Potter County, TX

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

Where it Happened

U.S. 287, Amarillo, Potter County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a second tractor-trailer that was in a crash and overturned blocking travel lanes


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a collision that injured a driver at US 287 in Potter County, TX on August 21st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 9:15 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 67-year-old Vista, CA man reportedly collided with a second tractor-trailer that was overturned and blocking travel lanes. That truck had been involved in a separate crash moments earlier. The Vista man suffered serious injuries. The other driver and passenger were not injured in either collision.

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