Man Killed in Semi-Truck Accident on Highway 176 in Martin County, TX
Martin County, TX -- November 12, 2022, one person was killed following an accident where their vehicle crashed into an 18-wheeler.
Investigators said that the crash happened at around 1:30 a.m. along Highway 176 at County Road 3400.\

Officials indicated that a 58-year-old man was in a vehicle traveling westbound on the highway. At CR-3400, police believe that an 18-wheeler failed to yield making a left turn, crossing westbound lanes. The man's vehicle then hit the trailer.
Due to the collision, the driver of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries. No other injuries were reported. At this time, further information is unavailable.
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