Texas

Matthew Pierson Killed in Accident at State Hwy 103 in San Augustine County, TX

Date of Accident
August 29, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Matthew Pierson
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 103, San Augustine, San Augustine County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Hwy 103 in San Augustine County, TX on August 29th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 7:32 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 55-year-old driver who was not publicly identified was westbound on Hwy 103 approaching the intersection with State Hwy 147. At the same time, a Chevrolet Tahoe operated by a 25-year-old driver, also not publicly identified, was headed eastbound on Hwy 103 attempting to merge north onto Hwy 147. Police allege the Chevrolet failed to yield before the vehicles collided, leaving the Tahoe operator with fatal injuries. The other driver was not injured, according to authorities. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Chevrolet Tahoe
Road/Highway
State Hwy 103
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and a Chevrolet Tahoe were involved in a crash

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