Texas

William McAlister Killed; Two Children Injured in Accident at US 79 in Rusk County, TX

Published on: August 17, 2021

Date of Accident
August 13, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
William McAlister
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

US-79 BUS, Henderson, Rusk County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a collision that killed a man at US 79 in Rusk County, TX on August 13th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:55 p.m. A GMC truck headed eastbound on US-79 was towing a trailer when a front right tire suffered a tire blow out. The truck lost control as a result and veered from the road, killing the driver, 52-year-old William McAlister. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 10,w ere hospitalized with serious injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
GMC Truck, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 79
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC truck towing a trailer suffered a tire blowout causing it to lost control, veered from the road and crashed

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