Texas

Vernon Barnes Killed in Accident at US Hwy 83 in Taylor County, TX

Published on: June 2, 2023

Date of Accident
June 1, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Vernon Barnes
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. Hwy 83, Tuscola, Taylor County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist at US Hwy 83 in Taylor County, TX on June 1st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3 p.m. Investigators say a motorcycle headed northbound before slowing to perform a left turn. A it slowed, a northbound tractor-trailer traveled into a southbound lane in an attempt to travel around the vehicle. Police say the motorcycle collided with the truck as it passed, leaving the driver with serious injuries. The driver, identified as 66-year-old Vernon Barnes, was taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Harley-Davidson, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US Hwy 83
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Harley-Davidson and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a crash

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