Man killed in 2-vehicle crash involving semi on US-287 near Sunset
WISE CO., TX – A 33-year-old man died Tuesday in a two-vehicle collision involving an 18-wheeler in north-central Wise County, reports DFW Scanner.
The incident occurred around 3:48 a.m. on the southbound side of US-287 between Sunset and Alvord. This is just south of the Wise and Montague County lines.
Police say that for unknown reasons, a semi-truck overturned along the highway, obstructing the southbound lanes.
Shortly after, the driver of a pickup truck could not avoid colliding with the overturned semi.
Authorities pronounced the driver of the pickup deceased at the scene. They’ve not yet released his identity to the public.
No other serious injuries have been reported in connection to the accident.
A full investigation is underway.
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