1 Killed, 1 Injured in Truck Accident on U.S. 59 in Cleveland, TX
Cleveland, TX — November 19, 2023, one person was killed and another was injured in a truck accident just after 7:45 a.m. along U.S. 59.
According to reports, a 46-year-old man and a 37-year-old man were traveling in a northbound Ford F-350 on U.S. Highway 59 in the vicinity approximately one mile south of the 105 Bypass Loop when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for unknown reasons, the pickup truck failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It allegedly veered off of the right side of the road where it collided with the rear-end of the trailer of an 18-wheeler which had been parked on the shoulder. The 46-year-old driver of the pickup reportedly sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash, having been declared deceased. The 37-year-old man sustained suspected severe injuries; he was transported to a local medical facility by emergency medical services in order to receive immediate treatment. There were no additional injuries reported.
The accident is under investigation by local authorities. Additional details—including the identities of those involved—are not available at this point in time.
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