James Pinkerton Killed, Charles Hebert Injured in Crash on Highway 79 [Rusk County, TX]

74-Year-Old James Pinkerton Identified in Fatal Crash on Highway 79 in Rusk County

 
RUSK COUNTY, TX (December 13, 2023) – Officials identified 74-year-old James Pinkerton of Henderson who died in a crash on Highway 79 on December 1.
 
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Pinkerton was traveling southwest on Highway 79 behind a 2014 Western Star truck tractor towing a trailer.
 
As the tractor was making a U-turn, part of the load was still in the southwest lanes of the highway. At that point, Pinkerton struck the load, causing him to travel off the roadway and strike a culvert.
 
As a result, Pinkerton suffered grave injuries and died at the scene.
 
His passenger, 79-year-old Charles Hebert of Alvin, was taken to a local hospital for his injuries.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was not hurt in the incident.
 
As of now, the case remains under investigation. In addition, no other details are available.

We send our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of James Pinkerton.

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