One Hospitalized after Shallowater Crash on Highway 84 near FM 1294

Shallowater, Texas (December 3, 2022) – One person was hospitalized after a collision involving a tanker truck on Wednesday morning near Shallowater according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The wreck occurred at about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 30 on Highway 84 near FM 1294.

DPS said the semi was traveling westbound on Highway 84 while a pickup truck was on the improved shoulder of westbound Highway 84.

The driver of the pickup made an unsafe turn, directly into the path of the tanker truck. The driver of the semi swerved to avoid a collision but ended up sideswiping the pickup.

Following the crash, the semi went into the center median of U.S. Highway 84 and flipped.

The driver of the semi sustained minor injuries and was transported to University Medical Center.

Six occupants in the pickup were not injured.

Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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