Adan Salazar Jr. Killed in Truck Accident in Cedar Hill, TX
Dallas, TX — May 4, 2024, Adan Salazar Jr. was killed as the result of a truck accident at around 3:38 p.m. along US Highway 67.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened near the intersection of US 67 and Lake Ridge Parkway.
Investigators said that 76-year-old Adan Salazar Jr. was in a Mack truck going southbound on the highway. It appears a tire blew out, causing the truck to lose control. It ultimately overturned. As a result of the accident, Adan Salazar was killed.
Right now, additional details surrounding the crash are unconfirmed.
Commentary by Michael Grossman
People often assume "tire blowout" means "unavoidable." However, commercial trucks especially need closer attention, as there are more hands on the vehicle than just the driver's. Was the tire worn? Did the driver's employer not keep up with repairs? Did they get the truck serviced at a disreputable repair shop? Has the tire been inspected for potential defects? These are questions that take a lot of experience and specialized tools to answer. It unfortunately wouldn't be surprising to me if authorities weren't able or just never bothered to dig into those possibilities.

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