Texas

Hialeah Man Injured in Truck Accident at US Hwy 281 in Live Oak County, TX

Published on: February 24, 2025

Date of Accident
November 5, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities in Live Oak County, TX, are investigating a crash involving an 18-wheeler that occurred on November 5, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m. on U.S. Highway 281. According to investigators, a southbound 1999 Freightliner truck tractor pulling a semi-trailer allegedly lost control due to unsafe speed, jackknifed, and overturned, striking a fixed object and causing significant damage. Officials report that the 46-year-old male driver of the Freightliner sustained suspected serious injuries. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Alleged contributing factors include unsafe speed and wet road conditions. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Live Oak County Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US Hwy 281
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control, jackknifed and overturned

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