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One dead after semi-truck crashes into tree in Taylor County
By Nick Bradshaw at BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — One person is dead following a semi-truck crash in Taylor County Friday afternoon. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 12:47 p.m. on U.S. Highway 83 near mile marker 352. The preliminary investigation found a southbound ...
Key takeaway According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 12:47 p.
Why this matters in Abilene News
The fatal semi-truck crash on U.S. Highway 83 in Taylor County raises concerns about the safety of this major transportation route that runs through the heart of the Abilene area. As a key artery for commercial traffic and local commuters, any incident on this highway can have a significant impact on the community. The Texas Department of Public Safety's investigation will be crucial in determining the cause of the crash and identifying potential factors that contributed to the accident. For residents and businesses in Abilene, the crash is a sobering reminder of the risks associated with sharing the road with large commercial vehicles. As the community waits for more information about the circumstances surrounding the crash, it will be important to review the safety record of this stretch of highway and consider what measures can be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — One person is dead following a semi-truck crash in Taylor County Friday afternoon. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 12:47 p.m. on U.S. Highway 83 near mile marker 352. The preliminary investigation found a southbound ...
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