Texas

One Person Injured in Accident at US Hwy 82 in Oak Ridge, TX

Published on: October 16, 2024

Date of Accident
September 9, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 82, Oak Ridge, TX, U.S.

What Happened

Police are investigating a crash that injured at least two people at US Hwy 82 in Oak Ridge, TX on September 9th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 4:44 p.m. According to investigators, a Jeep Liberty is alleged to have failed to yield prior to centering into path of an approaching tractor-trailer. The vehicles collided and the impact is said to have seriously injured the 39-year-old tractor-trailer operator. The other driver, age 17, allegedly had less serious injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Jeep Liberty, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US Hwy 82
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Jeep Liberty and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a collision

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