Texas

Cory Eaves Injured in Accident at State Hwy 8 in Cass County, TX

Published on: September 15, 2021

Date of Accident
August 27, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Cory Eaves
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 8, New Boston, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that injured a driver at State Hwy 8 in Cass County, TX on August 27th, 2021. Police say it happened around 3:22 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 40-year-old Marshall, TX man reportedly crossed from a southbound lane across a center divider into northbound lanes due to driver distraction. The driver told police he was attempting to retrieve a cigarette that had fallen onto the floor of the vehicle when it collided with a northbound Dodge Ram 3500 operated by 35-year-old Cory Eaves. The Dodge lost control in the collision and overturning multiple times, causing Eaves serious injuries. His passenger was evaluated for potential injuries while the Marshall man was not injured. Police charged him with Failure to Drive in Single Lane and Violation of Non CDL Restriction.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Dodge Ram 3500
Road/Highway
State Hwy 8
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer veered across a center divider due to driver distraction and collided with a Dodge Ram 3500

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