Texas

Riverdale Man Killed in Accident at US 59 in Cass County, TX

Date of Accident
January 4, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 59, Marshall, Cass County, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 59 in Cass County, TX on January 4th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 3:45 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer haded southwest on US 59 is said to have lost control and veered from the road into a median. Police say the vehicle left the roadway before veering through a ditch, sliding into a nearby tree and catching fire. The driver, who was not publicly identified, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US 59
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer veered from the road into a tree

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