Texas

Teen Injured in Accident at US 59 and Hill St in Polk County, TX

Published on: February 9, 2022

Date of Accident
January 21, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 59 & Hill St, Goodrich, Polk County, TX, U.S.

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a teen at US 59 and Hill St in Polk County, TX on January 21st, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 6:47 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by  a 48-year-old Ironton, MO man is accused of performing an unsafe lane change and colliding with a Volkswagen Passat operated by an 18-year-old Livingston teen. The teen suffered minor injuries while the other driver was not injured. The driver was charged with Changing Lanes When Unsafe.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Volkswagen Passat
Road/Highway
US 59 and Hill St
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer performed an unsafe lane change and collided with a Volkswagen Passat

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