Comanche County, TX — November 15, 2023, one person was injured in a truck accident at approximately 5:00 p.m. along State Highway 36.

According to reports, a 54-year-old man was traveling in a southeast bound 18-wheeler on S.H. 36 just northwest of the Farm to Market 1477 intersection when the accident took place.

1 Injured in Truck Accident on S.H. 36 in Comanche County, TX

For unconfirmed reasons, the 18-wheeler drifted off of the right side of the road and struck a bar ditch. The vehicle continued on, crashing through a fence and striking several trees before overturning and coming to a rest on the passenger’s side. The 54-year-old man—who had been the sole occupant of the 18-wheeler—incurred severe injuries as a result of the crash; he was transported to a local medical facility by emergency medical services in order to receive treatment.

The accident is under investigation by local authorities. The weather and road conditions in the area at the time were reportedly cloudy and dry. There are no additional details currently available pertaining to this incident.

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