UPDATED STORY: A 22-year-old man from Conroe was killed early Friday morning in a head-on collision west of Groesbeck, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Troopers responded to the scene at 2:50 a.m. on June 20 along State Highway 164 near County Road 396. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Silverado traveling eastbound crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a truck tractor semi-trailer.
The driver of the Silverado, identified as Dawson Chandler, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck tractor was taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Next of kin have been notified. The crash remains under investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY: A crash on State Highway 164 near County Road 396 west of Groesbeck early Friday morning has prompted major traffic detours as crews work to clear the scene.
According to authorities, westbound traffic on SH-164 is being rerouted from SH-14 to U.S. Highway 84, while eastbound drivers are being diverted from FM-1245 to U.S. 84.
Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes, as cleanup efforts are expected to continue for several hours and delays are likely.
No further details about the crash or any potential injuries were immediately available.
