Texas

Philip Lamar Molitor Killed in Accident at US 290 in Washington County, TX

Published on: April 26, 2022

Date of Accident
April 4, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Philip Lamar Molitor
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 290, Austin, Washington County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed at US 290 in Washington County, TX on April 4th, 2022. They say the incident happened around 6:35 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-250 operated by 39-year-old Philip Lamar Molitor was headed eastbound in an outside lane of US 290 as it approached a tractor-trailer ahead that was stopped for a school bus ahead. Police say the Ford failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of the tractor-trailer, causing Molitor fatal injuries at the scene. The other driver was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-250, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 290
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-250 collided with a tractor-trailer

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