Texas

Raymond Ballard Killed in Accident at State Hwy 34 near Greenville, TX

Date of Accident
January 8, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Raymond Ballard
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 34, Greenville, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Hwy 34 near Greenville, TX on January 8th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11 a.m. A Cadillac Escalade headed northbound on Hwy 34 is said to have veered from the road for unknown reasons before crashing into a culvert in a northbound bar ditch. This caused the vehicle to overturn and the driver, who is alleged to not have been wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. The driver was identified as 78-year-old Raymond Ballard. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Garbage Truck
Road/Highway
State Hwy 34
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger vehicle veered from the road into a culvert before overturning

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