Quick Facts
Where: Interstate 10, near Smith Road in Beaumont, TX
What Happened: Six people were injured after a semi-truck collided with the rear of the vehicle
Participants:
- Driver and Five Passengers, Mercury
- Driver, Peterbilt Semi-Truck
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- One Person, Critical Injuries
- Five People, Serious Injuries
Details
Six people were injured after the rear of their vehicle was struck from behind by a semi-truck on I-10 Wednesday, December 31, 2024, in Beaumont, TX. The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that he Mercury had a flat tire and was coming to a stop with the hazard lights on when the collision occurred. A 16-year-old female was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital with critical injuries and the other five were taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital. The incident is currently under investigation.