Three Injured in Burleson County Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 36

Burleson County, Texas (January 10, 2023) – Three people were injured Monday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Burleson County, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash happened around 6:15 a.m., January 9, on Highway 36 between Milano and Caldwell.

DPS said a Mercury passenger car was trying to pass a Mazda passenger car, but there wasn’t enough space. The Mercury ended up striking the rear axle of an 18-wheeler, causing the 18-wheeler to roll onto its side in a ditch.

Debris in the road caused the Mazda to crash.

The Mercury driver was airlifted to St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan. The driver and passenger in the Mazda were taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan for treatment.

The 18-wheeler driver was uninjured in the crash.

The troopers are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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