Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 271 in Lamar County, TX

Published on: May 9, 2022

Date of Accident
April 13, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 271, Tyler, Lamar County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a man at US 271 in Lamar County, TX on April 13th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 12:18 p.m. According to investigators, a commercial truck operated by a 75-year-old Eagletown, OK man was attempting to cross north onto US 271 when it allegedly failed to yield right-of-way from a stop sign and collided with a Nissan Altima operated by a 72-year-old Valliant, OJ man, who suffered minor injuries. The other driver was not injured and was cited for Failure to Yield Row.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, Nissan Altima
Road/Highway
US 271
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial Truck and Nissan Altima collided

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