Texas

Cory Hamner Injured in Accident at I-20 in Erath County, TX

Published on: February 20, 2023

Date of Accident
January 30, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Cory Hamner
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Mount Sylvan, Erath County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at I-20 in Erath County, TX on January 30th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 11:05 p.m. Investigators believe a tractor-trailer approached a stopped GMC Sierra while headed eastbound on I-20. Police say the Sierra was stopped in a moving lane of traffic in heavy traffic due to icy roads. The truck it says to have fishtailed while approaching and struck the GMC and its driver, who exited the vehicle, according to police. 42-year-old Cory Hamner was seriously injured. The tractor-trailer did not remain at the scene and officers say they have not yet confirmed if the driver was aware of striking Hamner or the vehicle.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, GMC Sierra (Parked Vehicle)
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle collided with a parked vehicle and tractor-trailer

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