Texas

Shandrof Burks, Peggy Burks, Berthena Burks Injured in Accident at State Hwy 321 in Cleveland, TX

Published on: March 12, 2025

Date of Accident
December 6, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Shandrof Burks, Peggy Burks, Berthena Burks
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities in Cleveland, TX, are investigating a serious multi-vehicle collision that occurred on December 6, 2024, around 10:18 a.m. on State Highway 321. A Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck was traveling south when it failed to control its speed and collided with multiple vehicles in a construction zone. The crash resulted in four suspected seriously injured occupants, including Shandrof Burks Sr, Peggy Burks and Bartherna Burks. The incident was associated with the vehicle’s movement, failure to control speed, and the construction zone conditions. No fatalities were reported. The driver of the semi-truck was cited for failing to control speed. The investigation is complete.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Cleveland Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
State Hwy 321
Injuries Sustained

Various injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck collided with multiple vehicles in a construction zone

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