Bowie County, TX — November 12, 2023, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 2:25 in the afternoon along Farm to Market 990.

According to reports, a 51-year-old man was traveling in a northbound Ford Escort on Farm to Market 990 just north of Interstate Highway 30 when the accident took place.

1 Injured in Truck Accident on F.M. 990 in Bowie County, TX

Authorities indicate that a northbound 18-wheeler was slowing in preparation to make a left turn when, for unknown reasons, the Ford Escort collided with the back right of the trailer which had been in tow. The collision caused the Ford to veer off of the right side of the road where it continued until striking a tree. The 51-year-old reportedly had to be extracted from the wreckage of the Ford after the arrival of emergency workers. He sustained severe injuries as a result of the accident and was transported by EMS to a local medical facility in order to receive treatment. No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation by local authorities. The weather and road conditions in the area at the time were reportedly clear and dry. There are not currently any additional details available pertaining to this incident.

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