Texas

James Winkle Injured in Accident at I-10 in Harrison County, TX

Date of Accident
July 27, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
James Winkle
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-10, Houston, Harrison County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at I-10 in Harrison County, TX on July 27th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 2:15 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by 61-year-old James Winkle reportedly failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of another tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. The other driver was not injured. Winkle suffered serious injuries and charged with Failure to Control Speed.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
Commercial Truck
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of another tractor-trailer

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