One dead after dump truck falls off Texas overpass

Posted 2022-06-14 15:15:01

14K

A dump truck driver is dead after their truck went off of an overpass in Texas on Monday afternoon.

The accident happened on June 13th before 1:45 p.m. in Missouri City, Texas.

According to Click2Houston News, firefighters from Houston Fire, Missouri City, and Stafford were called to Beltway 8 and US 90 at around noon for a dump truck that had fallen off the overpass.

The dump truck was hauling concrete at the time of the crash. It is not clear what led up to the crash, but the dump truck driver was killed in the incident.

No other vehicles were involved and no other injuries have been reported. The incident is still under investigation.

Please log in to like, share and comment!

Create New Blog

Sponsored

Trucking News

CBP Seizes 1,100 Pounds of Meth Worth Over $10 Million Hidden in Polypropylene Truck at Laredo's World Trade Bridge

LAREDO, TEXAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the World Trade Bridge...

By 2026-06-22 21:11:34 0 2K

Trucking News

Eight injured in wreck involving three semis, multiple cars

A portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike was shut down on Monday afternoon after a crash involving...

By 2022-06-07 21:44:19 0 14K

Trucking News

Texas truck stop evacuated for hazmat leak

Police are evacuating a Pilot truck stop in Schulenburg, Texas, on Monday afternoon due to a...

By 2022-07-12 15:01:59 0 11K

Trucking News

Brampton Driver With Canada-Wide Suspension Arrested After Stealing Semi-Truck From Repair Shop and Crashing Into Police Cruiser During Stop Attempt

BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — A Brampton man with a Canada-wide driving suspension was arrested after...

By 2025-12-30 19:37:33 0 4K

Trucking News

Texas restaurant has semi truck- friendly drive thru and truck parking availability

Not very many restaurants offer truckers a drive thru option, but a specialty iced tea shop...

By 2024-04-16 11:03:31 0 9K