The fatal collision occurred along US Highway 62 on Tuesday morning, though the exact time of the crash has not been released.
Lubbock County, TX – A 45-year-old Brownfield man was killed following a crash involving a semi-trailer on US Highway 62 Tuesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The fatal collision occurred along US Highway 62 on Tuesday morning, though the exact time of the crash has not been released.
Preliminary investigation findings indicate a semi-trailer operated by a 74-year-old man from Lubbock was traveling southwest on US 62 when the driver attempted to use a crossover to head northeast on the same highway. During the maneuver, the semi-trailer stalled in the northeast-bound lanes. As a result, a vehicle driven by 45-year-old Rolan Tomlison struck the front right portion of the trailer and became lodged beneath the rear of the truck.
Tomlison was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional injuries were reported in connection with the Lubbock County crash, and no arrests have been announced.
Authorities have not indicated any contributing factors to the crash as the investigation remains ongoing.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to secure the roadway and begin examining the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The crash impacted traffic along US Highway 62 as crews worked to clear the wreckage and conduct the on-site investigation.
The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the fatal crash.
Crash Statistics
Traffic 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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