Texas

Kathleen Long Injured in Accident at US 287 in Washburn, TX

Published on: January 20, 2025

Date of Accident
September 28, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Kathleen Long
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Officials are investigating a collision that injured a woman at US 287 in Washburn, TX, on September 28th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 9:25 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer headed eastbound is alleged to have entered a median, allegedly due to driver fatigue, before re-entering the roadway and overcorrecting. Police say the vehicle struck a median and overturned into the roadway, where it was struck by an approaching eastbound Ram 3500. Police say the 76-year-old driver, who was not publicly identified, was allegedly uninjured, while a 73-year-old passenger, Kathleen Long, was seriously injured. The truck operator, also not publicly identified, was allegedly uninjured and cited for Failure to Drive in a Single Lane.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Washburn Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Ram 3500
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and a Ram 3500 were involved in a collision

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