Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 59 in Nacogdoches County, TX

Published on: September 1, 2021

Date of Accident
August 7, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 59, Marshall, Nacogdoches County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that injured a driver at US 59 in Nacogdoches County, TX on August 7th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 9:40 p.m. A Dodge Ram hauling a trailer was headed southbound on US 59 when it took evasive action to a right shoulder to avoid a collision. The truck ahead was slowing to make a u-turn at the time and the Dodge sideswiped the truck before becoming jackknifed. The driver, a 63-year-old Brownsville man, suffered minor injuries. The other driver was not injured. Police listed turning improperly from the wrong lane on the part of the commercial truck as a contributing factor in the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Dodge Ram 2500
Road/Highway
US 59
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram towing a trailer collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer slowing to make a u-turn

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