Texas

Whitt Smith, Billy Thomas Injured in Accident at US Hwy 96 in San Augustine County, TX

Published on: January 6, 2022

Date of Accident
January 4, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Whitt Smith, Billy Thomas
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. Hwy 96 N, Pineland, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured two people at US Hwy 96 in San Augustine County, TX on January 4th, 2022. Police say the incident happened as a heavy duty truck was attempting to back into a private driveway. Investigators say the truck was blocking travel lanes when a it was struck by an eastbound pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck, 51-year-old Whitt Smith and the driver of the 18-wheeler, 50-year-old Billy Thomas, were both hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Chevrolet pickup truck
Road/Highway
US Hwy 96
Injuries Sustained

Undisclosed injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

18-wheeler backing into a driveway was stuck by a tractor-trailer

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