Texas

Anthony Hale Killed; Juan Hernandez Injured in Accident at US 271 in Titus County, TX

Published on: September 3, 2021

Date of Accident
September 1, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 271, Tyler, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at US 271 in Titus County, TX on September 1st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 6:20 a.m. A GMC Sierra headed northbound reportedly failed to control its speed and collided with a John Deere farm tractor. The driver of the GMC, 38-year-old Anthony Hale, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The tractor-trailer, 41-year-old Juan Hernandez, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, John Deere Tractor
Road/Highway
US 271
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), non-life-threatening injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC Sierra failed to control its speed and collided with a John Deere farm tractor

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