Texas

Roy McCarty Killed in Accident at US 79 in Anderson County, TX

Published on: August 22, 2022

Date of Accident
August 18, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Roy McCarty
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 79, Palestine, Anderson County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a man at US 79 in Anderson County, TX on August 18th, 2022. Police say the incident happened before 3:10 p.m. Investigators say a bicycle operated by 71-year-old Roy McCarty was involved in a collision with a semi-truck operated by 51-year-old John Looney. Reports say the truck attempted evasive action, veering into a shoulder before the bicycle collided with the front left of the truck. McCarty was taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. Looney was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Bicycle, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 79
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Bicycle and Semi-Truck were involved in a collision

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