Texas

Two People Killed in Accident at State Hwy 50 and County Rd 4805 in Commerce, TX

Date of Accident
August 7, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

State Hwy 50, Commerce, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that killed two people at State Hwy 50 and County Rd 4805 in Commerce, TX on August 7th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 4:45 a.m. A truck tractor headed southbound reportedly veered from the road into a shoulder to avoid colliding with a Dodge Ram that was parked facing north in a travel lane. The truck tractor overturned multiple times in its evasion attempt and the driver and passenger died at the scene. Police arrested 18-year-old Hunter Keith Dawson on a two counts of Intoxication Manslaughter and one count of Unlawful Carry of a Weapon.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram, Truck Tractor
Road/Highway
State Hwy 50 and County Rd 4805
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck tractor veered from the road and crashed while attempting to avoid a parked vehicle into a southbound travel lane

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