Texas

Joe Lee Williams Injured in Accident at US 287 in Hall County, TX

Published on: November 29, 2021

Date of Accident
November 8, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Joe Lee Williams
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 287, Amarillo, Hall County, TX, USA

What Happened

State Police have information on a crash that injured a driver at US 287 in Hall County, TX on November 8th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 2:41 p.m. A commercial tractor-trailer operated by a 57-year-old Las Vegas man and a Hyundai Elantra operated by 71-year-old Joe Lee Williams were both headed southbound on US 287 as they approached a construction zone. The Hyundai is said to have moved in front of the truck and attempted to slow down to turn before it was struck in the rear by the truck. Willaims suffered serious injuries when the Hyundai was pushed into a center median during the collision. The Las Vegas man was was reportedly uninjured and a citation for Failure to Control Speed was recommended and/or issued by responding officers.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Kenworth Tractor-trailer, Hyundai Elantra
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kenworth Tractor-trailer collided with the rear of a Hyundai Elantra in a construction zone

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