The accident was reported at the 9400 block of US-290 at around 1:23 a.m. A woman was reportedly driving a Hyundai Kona when she crashed head-on with an oncoming Freightliner semi-truck on the feeder ramp. The impact forced the Kona to hit a concrete barrier and leave the ramp.
The driver of the Hyundai was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
No additional information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas
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