Texas

Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident at US 287 in Sherman County, TX

Published on: September 29, 2021

Date of Accident
August 25, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 287, Amarillo, Sherman County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety Officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at US 287 in Sherman County, TX on September 25th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 12:26 a.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 29-year-old Philadelphia, PA man was traveling northbound on US 287 when it collided with a pedestrian walking southbound in a main travel lane. The truck attempted to swerve left to avoid the collision but was unable to do so. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old Dalhart man, died at the scene.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Freightliner Cascadia 113
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a pedestrian

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