Texas

Child Killed in Accident at US Hwy 281 in Archer County, TX

Published on: November 1, 2021

Date of Accident
October 29, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Matthew Lange
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 281, San Antonio, Archer County, TX, U.S.

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a child at US Hwy 281 in Archer County, TX on October 29th, 2021. Police say the incident happened when an SUV crossed a center line and collided with an 18-wheeler. From there, the SUV crossed into opposite direction lanes and struck a pickup truck head-on. 5-year-old Mathew Lange was killed while the driver of the pickup truck was hospitalized with serious injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Pickup Truck, 18-Wheeler
Road/Highway
US Hwy 281
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

SUV crossed a center line, struck an 18-wheeler and an pickup truck

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