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Major accident on Highway 84, one woman dead

Posted at 3:31 PM, Aug 02, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-02 20:31:21-04

A woman was killed in Mexia after her pickup truck blew out a tire. 

The accident happened on Highway 84 in Mexia.

Police say that 75-year-old Joyce Eggins was traveling on Highway 84 when her left rear tire blew out, causing her to lose control. 

Police believe that Eggins was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected from the vehicle.

Eggins' truck is believed to have rolled over at least one and a half times. Police say that Eggins was pronounced dead at the scene. 

This is a developing story, please refresh for updates. 

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