Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 87 in Hartley County, TX

Published on: May 12, 2023

Date of Accident
April 18, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 87, Dalhart, Hartley County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a person at US 87 in Hartley County, TX on April 18th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 12:13 p.m. Police say a commercial truck was headed westbound before veering from the road into a ditch. The vehicle then overturned, striking a barbed wire fence and partially ejecting the driver from the vehicle. The driver, a 41-year-old Gallup, NM man who was not publicly identified, was hospitalized with injuries believed to be serious. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
US 87
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer veered from the road into a ditch before overturning into a fence and ejecting the driver

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