Texas

Linda Massing Killed in Accident at US 287 in Armstrong County, TX

Published on: November 2, 2021

Date of Accident
September 20, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Linda Massing
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at US 287 in Armstrong County, TX on September 20th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 8:51 p.m. A Nissan Pathfinder operated by 67-year-old Linda Massing was reportedly traveling eastbound along US 287 when it moved from a right travel lane into a shoulder. Shortly after, it reportedly turned improperly into the path of an eastbound tractor-trailer and both collided. The Nissan slid into a center median and Massing suffered life-threatening injuries. She was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead a few hours later. The other driver, a 35-year-old Eden, ID man, was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

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

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan Pathfinder moved from the shoulder into the path of a tractor-trailer and the vehicles collided

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