Texas

Man Injured in Accident at State Hwy 349 in Martin County, TX

Date of Accident
November 9, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 349, Midland, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a man at State Hwy 349 in Martin County, TX on November 9th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 7:05 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer was northbound on Hwy 349 before striking debris in the roadway. The debris was left in the roadway following a previous collision involved a Toyota pickup truck and flatbed truck. The tractor-trailer is said to have suffered a tire blowout after striking the debris, causing the vehicle to veer into southbound lanes and collide with a Chevrolet Tahoe for Gaines County Sheriff's Office. The 19-year-old jailer operating the Tahoe was seriously injured, according to police. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Chevrolet Tahoe
Road/Highway
State Hwy 349
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and a Chevrolet Tahoe were involved in a crash

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