Texas

Caroline Blackard Injured in Accident at US 287 in Wilbarger County, TX

Published on: March 2, 2022

Date of Accident
February 6, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Caroline Blackard
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 287 in Wilbarger County, TX on February 6th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:50 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by 43-year-old man is accused of failing to yield while exiting from a private drive, leading to a Dodge Ram 3500 operated by 19-year-old Caroline Blackard colliding with the truck. Blackard suffered minor injuries in the collision while the other driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Dodge Ram 3500
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer failed to yield from a private drive Dodge Ram 3500

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