A fatal tractor trailer accident occurred in North Abilene on I-20 near mile marker 286 involving the driver, a 44 year old man and his passenger. The two men were in the cab of the truck at the time of the accident.According to Abilene Police the truck was heading east on I-20 when it hit […]
Abilene Police in Texas are investigating a death that occurred from an earlier assault. A 44 year old man was transported to the hospital in early January after an assault. A day later the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The fight had occurred on December 28th at a […]
In the third motorcycle accident this week in Abilene, Tx, a 36 year old man was traveling down 6th street when he struck a concrete divider for an unknown reason. The Abilene Police reported he was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. He was pronounced dead on the scene. APD is continuing […]
An Abilene, Texas man was struck and killed while caught on the tracks of a train traveling near the center of town on north 1st. As the train approached the man, the conductor blasted his whistle to alert the pedestrian and engaged the braking system. The pedestrian was not able to get out of the […]
Have you been arrested in Abilene, Texas on robbery charges? Abilene Police reported they had arrested a man on November 10 for robbery. Police were called to a local convenience store for a robbery in progress but the suspect had fled before they arrived. A short time later the suspect was picked up by police […]
Being pulled over by a patrol car and then receiving a ticket for a violation while driving can turn a great day into a bad one. Depending on what the citation is for, the costs can be substantial and it also may come with demerits on your license. Getting into a car accident is also […]
When a person is injured in an accident, often a victim will receive a call from the at-fault parties insurance provider. Specifically, when injury accidents happen and the insurance provider of the at-fault party knows that the damages may be substantial, they are going to take rapid action. This is because an insurance companies’ priority […]
Commercial trucks are an important part of American society because they transport more over-the-road cargo than any other vehicle. In 2017 alone, the American Trucking Associations estimated that approximately 11 billion tons of freight were transported throughout the country. There is almost no limit to what large commercial trucks can tow. If not properly secured, […]
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the majority of car collisions in Texas happen because of the following: Speeding. Not yielding when appropriate. Driving while inebriated. Running red lights and stop signs. Tailgating. Car crashes can produce a wide range of damages from property destruction to the loss of life. Victims of car crashes […]
If you live in west Texas, you are likely familiar with the oil industry and the heightened dangers that exist for workers on oil rigs. The job is one that is extremely dangerous. There are several hazards that workers have to manage every day when they go to work. These include: Exposure to highly flammable […]