Texas

Caddo Parish Man Injured in Accident at FM 805 in Marion County, TX

Published on: January 6, 2025

Date of Accident
December 20, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle that occurred at the intersection of State Highway 43 and Farm-to-Market Road 805 in Marion County, TX, on December 20, 2024, at approximately 7:42 p.m. According to reports, a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia tractor-trailer, driven by a 39-year-old male, improperly passed in a no-passing zone, colliding with a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The driver of the Avalanche, a 47-year-old male, suffered serious injuries, while three juvenile passengers, aged 10, 12, and 14, sustained minor injuries. Investigators cited failure to signal, passing in a no-passing lane, and other unsafe driving behaviors as contributing factors. Further details regarding the investigation have not been provided.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Marion County Police
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Avalanche, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
FM 805 in Marion County, TX
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Avalanche and a Tractor-Trailer were involved in a collision

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