Texas

Man Killed in Accident at I-45 in Rice 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

I-45, Rice, TX, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-45 in Rice County, TX on April 18th, 2023. Officials are saying  it happened around 11:31 p.m and involved a tractor-trailer operated by a 53-year-old Missouri City man, who was not publicly identified. Officers allege the truck was. traveling northbound on the interstate before it veered from he road road for unknown reasons. Upon leaving the road, the truck first hit a a road sign before veering across the service road into a power pole. The collision caused the truck to overturn, partially ejecting the driver from the vehicle. The man was pronounced dead from his injuries at the scene. At this time, there is no additional information available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-45
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer veered from the road into a sign and power pole before overturning

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