Texas

Woman Killed in Accident at US Hwy 82 in Gainesville, TX

Published on: January 3, 2025

Date of Accident
December 19, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that resulted in one fatality on US Highway 82 in Gainesville, TX, on December 19th, 2024. The incident occurred around 6:27 a.m. and involved a Freightliner truck and a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Reports indicate that the Freightliner, traveling westbound, made an unsafe turn, leading to a collision with the eastbound Mercedes-Benz. A passenger in the Mercedes-Benz, a 66-year-old woman, was fatally injured. The drivers of both vehicles, identified as a 34-year-old male operating the Freightliner and a 73-year-old male driving the Mercedes-Benz, were not injured. Additional details were not immediately available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Gainesville Police
Vehicles Involved
Mercedes-Benz, Tractor-Truck
Road/Highway
US Hwy 82
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Mercedes-Benz and a tractor-trailer were involved in a collision

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