Harvey was taken to the hospital where he died.
Crane County, TX. – A man was killed in a rear-end crash on Tuesday afternoon in Crane County.
According to local police, the accident happened on US Highway 385 near mile marker 386 at around 4:30 p.m.
A 2001 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 84-year-old Derrel Harvey was traveling northbound on US Highway 385 when it struck the rear of a 2000 Volvo VNL hauling a trailer that had stopped due to road construction.
Harvey was taken to the hospital where he died.
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Traffic-related injuries and fatalities remain a significant concern across Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 4,283 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
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