Texas

Colby Merriman Injured in Accident at Hwy 63 in Jasper, TX

Published on: September 30, 2021

Date of Accident
September 28, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 63, Jasper, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have information on a collision that injured a driver at Hwy 63 in Jasper, TX on September 28th, 2021. Police say the incident happened when a GMC delivery truck began to slow down to make a left turn. It was struck by a logging truck that failed to control its speed. The delivery truck was hit in the rear while the logging truck veered from the road and overturned. The driver of the logging truck, 38-year-old Colby Merriman, was hospitalized with minor injuries. The other driver, 25-year-old Cody Brister, was not injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Logging Truck, Delivery Truck
Injuries Sustained

Very minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Log truck failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a GMC delivery truck

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