Texas

Danny Wilford Killed in Accident at US 290 in Hays County, TX

Published on: February 14, 2022

Date of Accident
February 10, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Danny Wilford
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 290, Austin, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 290 in Hays County, TX on February 10th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 5:40 p.m. A Dodge 3500 headed westbound on US 290 is said to have been in the process of attempting a left turn when it collided with a Freightliner dump truck headed eastbound. The impact caused the Freightliner to overturn into a light pole and catch fire. An approaching Ford F-150 swerved to avoid a crash and overturned into a ditch. The drivers of the Dodge and Ford were hospitalized with minor injuries. The Freightliner driver, identified as 34-year0old Danny Wilford, died at the scene. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
US 290
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck making a left turn overturned, hit a light pole and caught fire

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