Texas

Man Injured in Accident at FM 3398 in Ward County, TX

Published on: February 5, 2025

Date of Accident
November 13, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities in Ward County, TX, are investigating a commercial vehicle crash that occurred on November 13, 2024, at approximately 8:25 a.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 3398. A 2007 Peterbilt truck-tractor, allegedly driven by a 53-year-old male, failed to maintain a single lane due to fatigue and collided with a 2016 GMC Sierra traveling in the opposite direction. The 36-year-old male driver of the Sierra sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby medical facility. The truck driver was uninjured. Contributing factors included driver fatigue and failure to maintain a single lane. The investigation is ongoing.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ward County Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, GMC Sierra
Road/Highway
FM 3398
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and a GMC Sierra were involved in a collision

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