TCNS staff
TRINITY COUNTY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a one-vehicle crash on state Highway 19, south of Lovelady at Tantabogue Creek, that occurred Monday.
The investigation indicates that at approximately 3:57 a.m., a 2019 Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling south. Reports indicate the Peterbilt traveled off the road, rolled over on its side, and caught fire.
The driver of the Peterbilt truck tractor, 72-year-old Robert Oates of Trinity, was transported to Trinity Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Trinity Volunteer Fire Department responded to the crash. Fire Chief Keith Johnson said the truck was carrying 9,000 gallons of jet fuel, and the department responded with two engines, two tankers and a rescue unit.
Lovelady Fire Department also responded with an engine, tanker and brush truck, and the Texas Forest Service used a plow to create a containment line around the woods fire, which was allowed to burn itself out so as not to contaminate the creek.
On Saturday, troopers investigated a two-vehicle crash on Farm-to-Market Road 356 south of Trinity.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 6:15 p.m., a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling north, while a 2014 Kia Rio was traveling south. It is reported that the Harley Davidson failed to the yield right-of-way while turning left and turned into the path of the Kia.
The driver of the Harley Davidson, 55-year-old Steven Wolfe of Trinity, was transported HCA Conroe for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Kia, 27-year-old Alexander Garcia of Huntsville, and one passenger, 24-year-old Stephanie Mathis of Huntsville, were not injured.
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