1 Injured in Wichita Falls Car Accident
The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. on Old Jacksboro Highway near United Supermarket, and parts of the road were closed.
Candice BondOne person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Old Jacksboro Highway in Wichita Falls on October 28, according to the Wichita Falls Police Department.
What Happened Near Old Jacksboro Highway
Officers were dispatched at about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday to Old Jacksboro Highway near United Supermarket for a downed power line and a two-vehicle wreck. Accident investigators said a southbound semi-truck caught low power lines and pulled them down. They said the lines then struck a gas main, and police said two vehicles that tried to avoid the scene collided. The person hurt had minor injuries and possible whiplash. That person has not been named.
What Wichita Falls Police Are Asking Now
Police said the semi-truck may have left the area and was not at the scene. The department urged residents to stay away from the area while crews worked there. The Texas Department of Transportation said every lane between Norman Street and Hatton Road was closed for several hours. No charges have been announced.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Texas usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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