Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US Hwy 79 in Palestine, TX

Published on: April 4, 2025

Date of Accident
March 20, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities in Palestine, TX, are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on March 20, 2025, at approximately 8:18 p.m. on US Highway 79. A Nissan Frontier was traveling southwest when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who failed to yield the right of way and had been drinking. The pedestrian sustained suspected serious injuries. The 27-year-old driver of the Nissan was uninjured. Contributing factors included pedestrian intoxication, failure to yield, and vision obstruction from headlights.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Palestine Police
Vehicles Involved
Nissan Frontier
Road/Highway
US Hwy 79
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan Frontier collided with a pedestrian

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