Texas

Man Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident at I-20 in Howard County, TX

Published on: November 10, 2022

Date of Accident
October 25, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Mount Sylvan, Howard County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a man at I-20 in Howard County, TX on October 25th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:10 p.m. According to investigators, an unknown vehicle read headed westbound on I-20 before liquid cargo spilled from the vehicle onto the road. As a tractor-trailer traveling behind the vehicle attempted to avoid the liquid, to lost control and veered into a guardrail before hitting a cable barrier. The driver, a 51-year-old Carthage, TX man, suffered serious injuries in the crash. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Unknown Vehicle, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer lost control and crashed due to a spill on the roadway

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