Jessica Mckinley Injured in Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-20 in Smith County
Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred on Interstate 20 near Tyler in Smith County, Texas.
What Happened: A passenger vehicle allegedly swerved to avoid hitting a barrier wall and struck a tractor-trailer.
Participants:
- Jessica Mckinley, driver of car
- Driver of tractor-trailer
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Jessica Mckinley, minor injuries
Details:
On or about Monday, November 16th, 2020, an accident between a car and a tractor-trailer left a Canton resident with minor injuries. Texas DPS said the accident happened along Interstate 20 near Tyler in Smith County, Texas.
Authorities said Jessica Mckinley was injured when her car allegedly struck a tractor-trailer and spun beneath the truck when it swerved to avoid crashing into a wall. Paramedics transported Mckinley to a nearby hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Police did not mention any other injuries stemming from the accident.
Google Maps shows Interstate 20 runs east and west through the northern part of Smith County, which is about 97 miles southeast of Dallas.
Department of Public Safety is assisting in the investigation.
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