Texas

Courtney McLain Injured in Accident at I-635 in Balch Springs, TX

Published on: October 19, 2022

Date of Accident
September 26, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Courtney McLain
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-635, Balch Springs, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have information on a crash that injured two people at I-635 in Balch Springs, TX on September 26th, 2022.Police say the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 48-year-old Mathew Green was headed southbound on I-635 when it said to have suffered from a mechanical issue that caused its drive shaft to break. The drive shaft detached from the vehicle and struck the undercarriage of an approaching GMC Terrain, causing the GMC to catch fire from the collision. The 17-year-old driver of the GMC suffered minor injuries while a passenger, 41-year-old Courtney McLain, suffered serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, GMC Terrain
Road/Highway
I-635
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and GMC Terrain were involved in a collision

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