Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 79 in Cherokee County, TX

Published on: September 7, 2021

Date of Accident
August 12, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 79, Palestine, Cherokee County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at US 79 in Cherokee County, TX on August 12th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 11:25 a.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 44-year-old Palestine man was headed westbound when it veered from its lane and over a private drive. The truck veered into a ditch and the driver suffered serious injuries. Police also charged the driver with Failure to Drive in a Single Lane.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US 79
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer veered from its lane and over a private drive before landing in a ditch

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