Stonewall County, TX — November 18, 2023, one person was injured in a truck accident just before 2:30 in the afternoon along U.S. Highway 380.
According to reports, a 44-year-old man was traveling in a northeast bound 18-wheeler on State Highway 283 approaching the U.S. Highway 380 intersection when the accident took place.
The 18-wheeler allegedly disregarded the stop sign at the intersection and attempted to make a left turn onto U.S. 380 eastbound with too much speed. This maneuver caused the 18-wheeler to overturn onto its right side, coming to a stop facing east in the north ditch next to the highway.
The sole occupant of the vehicle sustained reportedly severe injuries as a result of the accident; he was transported to a local medical facility by emergency medical services in order to receive immediate treatment.
Local authorities are investigating the incident. The weather and road conditions in the area at the time were reported to have been clear and dry. Additional details pertaining to this accident—including the identity of the victim—are unavailable at this point in time.
