Texas

Jimmy Petty Killed in Accident at State Hwy 288 in Houston, TX

Date of Accident
November 16, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Jimmy Petty
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

What Happened

Authorities have details on a fatal crash on State Highway 288 in Houston, TX, on November 16, 2024, at approximately 1:29 a.m. A Chevrolet Corvette, operated by 58-year-old Jimmy Petty, allegedly veered out of its lane and collided with a Freightliner semi-truck. Petty suffered fatal injuries, police say. The driver of the semi-truck, a 35-year-old woman who was not publicly identified, suffered minor injuries. Alleged contributing factors included alcohol impairment and failure to maintain a single lane. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Houston Police
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Corvette, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
State Hwy 288
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Corvette and a Semi-Truck were involved in a collision

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