Texas

David Thomas James Killed in Accident at I-45 in Freestone County, TX

Published on: June 15, 2022

Date of Accident
April 22, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
David Thomas James
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-45, Ennis, Freestone County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-45 in Freestone County, TX on April 22nd, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 8:05 p.m. According to investigators, a commercial truck operated by 42-year-old David Thomas James was traveling southeast on I-45 when it reportedly failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a Chevrolet Malibu. Police say a semi-truck was parked ahead in the improved shoulder, disconnected and disabled, while the driver was directing traffic away. The collision resulted in the truck pushing the Malibu from the road into a median while the truck went into the shoulder and truck the disconnected truck and its driver that was standing nearby. James suffered fatal injuries at the scene The driver of the disabled truck, a 51-year-old Houston woman was seriously injured while a passenger in the Malibu suffered minor injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, Chevrolet Malibu
Road/Highway
I-45
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial Truck and Chevrolet Malibu were involved in a collision

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