Texas

Three People Injured in Accident at Hwy 36 in Burleson County, TX

Date
January 9, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 36, Bellville, Burleson County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Burleson County
Vehicles Involved
Mercury, 18-Wheeler
Road/Highway
Hwy 36
Injuries Sustained

Various injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Mercury sedan collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured three people at Hwy 36 in Burleson County, TX on January 9th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:15 a.m. According to investigators, a Mercury sedan was allegedly attempting to go around a Mazda passenger vehicle but ran out of space to do so safely. As a result, the Mercury collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler, causing the 18-wheeler to overturn into a nearby ditch. The driver of the Mercury was hospitalized. Following hitting debris from the crash, the occupants of the Mazda were also hospitalized. The 18-wheeler operator is said to have been uninjured. Additional information was not provided.

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