Texas

One Person Injured in Accident at State Hwy 315 in Rusk County, TX

Published on: February 10, 2022

Date of Accident
January 19, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 315, Carthage, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at State Hwy 315 in Rusk County, TX on January 19th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 3:58 a.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 40-year-old Cypress man us accused of crossing a center stipe and in an area not prohibited and collided with a second truck attempting to avoid the collision. The driver of the second truck, a 52-year-old Spring, TX man, suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the driver of the first truck stated that he fell asleep at the wheel to contribute to the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
State Hwy 315
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

A pair of tractor-trailers collided when one was on the wrong side not passing

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