Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 385 in Castro County, TX

Published on: October 26, 2023

Date of Accident
October 8, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 385, Odessa, Castro County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a man at US 385 in Castro County, TX on October 8th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8:20 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer headed eastbound on FM145 is alleged to have disregarded a stop sign before proceeding into the intersection with FUS 385. The truck collided with a John Deere tractor headed northbound on US 385. Reports say the operator of the tractor, a 49-year-old man who was not publicly identified, suffered serious injuries in the crash, as did the other driver. Sources indicate a Disregard Stop Sign charge was recommended and/or issued against the tractor-trailer operator.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, John Deere Tractor
Road/Highway
US 385
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial Truck and a John Deere Tractor were involved in a collision

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