Texas

Two Men Injured in Accident at I-40 in Wheeler County, TX

Published on: September 21, 2023

Date of Accident
August 31, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, Amarillo, Wheeler County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured two people at I-40 in Wheeler County, TX on August 31st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 30-year-old man was westbound on I-40 before allegedly failing to control his speed before veering from its lane and striking a second tractor-trailer. Officials say the driver of the first truck and a passenger both had serious injuries. The driver and passenger of the second truck both had injuries suspected of being non-life-threatening in nature. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Kenworth Tractor-trailer, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

A pair of tractor-trailers were involved in a crash

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