Texas

David Eads Killed in Accident at US 69 near Greenville, TX

Published on: November 18, 2021

Date of Accident
November 17, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
David Eads
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 69, Greenville, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Highway Patrol members are investigating a crash that killed a paramedic at US 69 near Greenville, TX on November 17th, 2021. Officials say around 7 p.m., a rock hauler truck was reversing across two lanes of traffic when it was struck by a southbound EMS vehicle for UT Health East Texas collided with the truck. The paramedic driving the EMS vehicle suffered fatal injuries in the collision. He was identified as 42-year-old David Eads. A passenger in the vehicle was hospitalized in what is believed to have been stable condition. The rock truck driver was not injured and cited for backing without safety. Police had no further information to share.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Rock Hauler, EMS Vehicle
Road/Highway
US 69
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Rock hauler reversing across two lanes of traffic struck an EMS vehicle

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