Texas

Clarice Groves Injured in Accident at FM 524 in Brazoria County, TX

Date of Accident
July 31, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Clarice Groves
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 524 Road, Sweeny, Brazoria County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at FM 524 in Brazoria County, TX on July 31st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 12:19 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 54-year-old West Columbia man reportedly failed to control its speed for stopped vehicles ahead and veered from its lane into opposite direction traffic. It then collided with a Jeep Renegade operated by 63-year-old Clarice Groves. Groves suffered minor injuries. The truck driver was not injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Peterbilt 378 Tractor-Trailer, Jeep Renegade
Road/Highway
FM 524
Injuries Sustained

Non-life-threatening injuries (1), possible injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Peterbilt 378 Tractor-Trailer failed to control its speed and swerved to avoid crashing into stopped vehicles ahead veering into the path of a Jeep Renegade

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