Texas

Taryn Sledge, Terrence Jackson Injured in Accident at US 81 in Montague County, TX

Published on: December 2, 2024

Date of Accident
October 27, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Taryn Sledge, Terrence Jackson
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Officials have information on a crash that injured several people at US 81 in Montague County, TX on October 27th, 2024. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is alleged to have been involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer that saw an engine detach from the vehicle. The debris is said to have impacted the windshield of an approaching Kia Telluride, which lost control as a result and entered into a nearby embankment. There, reprots say the vehicle struck multiple trees and caught fire, trapping its five occupants in the vehicle. Authorities say three of the occupants, including 33-year-old driver, Taryn Sledge and 32-year-old passenger, Terrence Jackson, were seriously injured. The other two child occupants had possible, unconfirmed injuries, while the truck operator is alleged to have fled the scene on-foot. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Kia Telluride
Road/Highway
US 81
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and a Kia Telluride were involved in a collision

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