Wilmer, TX — December 29, 2023, one person was injured in a truck accident at approximately 11:15 p.m. along Julius Schepps, the I.H. 45 service road.
According to reports, a 53-year-old man was traveling in a southbound 18-wheeler along Julius Schepps in the vicinity approximately a quarter of a mile south of Pleasant Run Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for unknown reasons, the 18-wheeler failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It allegedly veered off of the right side of the roadway and crashed into a ditch on the west side of the road. The 53-year-old sole occupant of the vehicle reportedly incurred suspected severe injuries as a result of the accident; he was taken to a local medical facility by EMS 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 reported to have been clear and dry. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time.