Texas

Woman Killed in Accident at US Hwy 59 and State Hwy 77 in Atlanta, TX

Published on: March 7, 2025

Date of Accident
February 19, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities in Atlanta, TX, are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle collision that occurred on February 19, 2025, at approximately 9:54 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 77. A 2022 Freightliner Cascadia was traveling southeast when it proceeded through a stop-and-go signal and collided at an angle with a 2005 Toyota Camry traveling east. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to the 25-year-old female occupant of the Toyota, who was pronounced dead at 2:18 p.m. the following day. The incident was associated with the movement of the Freightliner and its speed at the intersection. The driver of the Freightliner was charged with criminally negligent homicide. The investigation is ongoing.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Commercial Truck
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Camry, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
US Hwy 59 and State Hwy 77
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial Truck and a Toyota Camry were involved in a collision

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