Texas

Man Injured in Accident at State Hwy 72 in Dewitt County, TX

Published on: November 6, 2023

Date of Accident
October 16, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 72, Yorktown, DeWitt County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a man at State Hwy 72 in Dewitt County, TX on October 16th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 5:44 p.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-250 was northbound in a construction zone. Ahead of the truck was a dump truck police allege was slowing to perform a u-turn. Police say the Ford traveled across a double yellow line in an attempt to pass the truck before the vehicles collided. A 59-year-old passenger in the Ford, who was not publicly identified, suffered suspected serious injuries.  There were no other reported injuries, officials say. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-250
Road/Highway
State Hwy 72
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-250 and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a collision

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