Semi-Truck Plunges from Flyover in El Paso, Driver is Injured

December 21, 2023 Firm News

On El Paso’s far east the morning of December 19 a semi-truck plunged from a freeway overpass, injuring the driver and causing traffic chaos for hours.

Around 6:30 am, emergency crews rushed to Gateway East and A & M Circle near Joe Battle Boulevard after reports of a major accident involving a semi-truck. The massive 18-wheeler crumpled at the base of the flyover and debris scattered across the roadway.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the semi-truck traveling southbound on the flyover veered off course and fell onto Gateway East below. TxDOT officials stated, “It appears the semi-truck was driving on the flyover from south to east and fell,” but the cause is still under investigation.

The driver escaped with only minor injuries. El Paso Police confirmed the individual was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the incident underscores the dangers of semi trucks being driven unsafely on elevated lanes. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined, but the investigation includes a focus on factors like driver negligence, mechanical failure, driver fatigue, or potential conditions.

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