Matthew Everett Carr Killed in Truck Accident in Jasper County, TX
Jasper County, TX — December 12, 2023, Matthew Everett Carr was killed in a truck accident at approximately 4:00 p.m. along U.S. 69.
According to authorities, 34-year-old Matthew Everett Carr, of Woodville, Texas, was traveling in a Ford F-150 pickup truck on U.S. Highway 69 in the vicinity of the County Road 008 when the incident occurred.
For unknown reasons, the pickup truck failed to stop for traffic caused by construction in the area. The vehicle collided with the rear end of a stopped 18-wheeler, after which it veered off of the roadway and into a grassy area where it reportedly burst into flames. Carr, who had been unable to escape his burning truck—was declared deceased at the scene of the accident. No other injuries were reported.
The accident is under active investigation by local authorities. The weather and road conditions in the area were not reported on, but a photograph taken of the scene which has been published in the news depicts apparently clear skies and dry roads. There are not currently any additional details available concerning this incident.
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