Texas

Woman Killed in Accident at FM 281 in Hartley County, TX

Published on: December 17, 2024

Date of Accident
December 15, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred on October 15, 2024, around 7:47 p.m., on FM 281 in Hartley County, TX. A Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling eastbound veered into the wrong lane, colliding with a westbound truck-tractor towing a semi-trailer. A passenger in the Trailblazer, a 38-year-old woman, suffered fatal injuries, while the 28-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries and was cited for failure to stop and render aid. The truck operator, a 36-year-old man, was uninjured. The crash involved head-on impact and occurred in a rural area under dark, unlit conditions.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Trailblazer, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
FM 281
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Trailblazer collided with a tractor-trailer

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