Texas

Four People Injured in Accident at US 79 in Leon County, TX

Published on: September 2, 2021

Date of Accident
August 9, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 79, Palestine, Leon County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured four people at US 79 in Leon County, TX on August 9th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 7:14 p.m. A Ford F-250 operated by a 30-year-old Palestine, TX man was headed northbound on US 79 as traffic ahead began to slow. The Ford swerved to avoid to stopped cars ahead and ended up colliding with the rear of a tractor-trailer that was performing a right turn. Four people in the Ford, including the driver, suffered serious injuries. Police charged the driver with Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-250, Mack Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US 79
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-250 failed to control its speed in stopped traffic and collided with the rear of a Mack Tractor-Trailer

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