Stephen Sanders Killed in Truck Crash on Highway 6 [Shackleford County, TX]

Stephen Sanders Suffered Fatal Injuries after Shackleford County Truck Crash

 
SHACKELFORD COUNTY, TX (March 5, 2024) — Stephen Otho Sanders died in a truck crash on Highway 6 on Thursday, February 22.
 
According to a Texas Department of Public Safety press release, the crash happened on Highway 6, about six miles south of Albany, at around 3:49 p.m.
 
The collision involved a 2019 Ford Ecosport sport utility vehicle and a 2000 Peterbilt 379 truck tractor towing a 2015 Fontaine semi-trailer.
 
The initial investigation revealed that Sanders drove the Ford Ecosport on Highway 6. Then for unknown reasons, the vehicle veered to the left of the center of the roadway. That resulted in his vehicle colliding with the truck.
 
The impact caused the Ford to roll over and catch fire. It also ejected Sanders from the vehicle. Meanwhile, the truck also went off the road and caught fire.
 
Justice of the Peace James Breeden pronounced Sanders dead at the scene.
 
The driver of the Peterbilt identified as 37-year-old Rangel Jorge Ramirez, of Houston, Texas, did not sustain any injuries.
 
Authorities said Ramirez wore a seatbelt at the time of the crash, while Sanders did not.
 
There is an active investigation into the incident.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Stephen Sanders during this difficult time.

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