On February 18, 2019, the driver of an 18-wheeler that was carrying gravel on 359 West lost its entire load, covering the highway in gravel. The gravel spill resulted in an accident that the 18-wheeler was not even involved in, which left four injured and two dead.
The wreck happened when, soon after the 18-wheeler lost its gravel, the driver of a westbound Dodge pickup truck lost control of his vehicle on the gravel-covered highway. The pickup truck then crossed into the opposing lane and collided head-on with a Jeep SUV that was traveling east on 359.
A 59-year-old man and 61-year-old woman from Papalote were in the Jeep and were pronounced dead at the scene. Three passengers, including a 15-month-old child, were taken to the hospital. The driver of the dodge pickup was also taken to the hospital.
The Texas Department of Safety cited the driver of the 18-wheeler for failing to secure his load.
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