Texas

Two Men Injured in Accident at State Hwy 137 in Dawson County, TX

Published on: October 27, 2023

Date of Accident
October 12, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 137, Lamesa, Dawson County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured two people at State Hwy 137 in Dawson County, TX on October 12th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:04 a.m. Investigators say a commercial truck headed southbound on Hwy 147 may have failed to control its speed prior to colliding with the rear of a tractor-trailer. Authorities allege the tractor-trailer was improperly parked in the roadway at the time, the driver standing outside the vehicle. The driver was thrown in the impact. The crash left the driver of the commercial truck with suspected non-life-threatening injuries and the thrown driver with suspected serious injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
State Hwy 137
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial Truck and a Tractor-Trailer were involved in a crash

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