August 29, 2023 – Nationwide Report®
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported a motor vehicle accident in Abilene on Saturday. The accident occurred on the 5400 block of Highway 277 just after 1:00 a.m.
According to the officials, a single vehicle was involved in the collision. A pickup had been heading down the highway when the driver lost control. This caused the vehicle to leave the road before swerving back and then hitting a guardrail and a steel post.
The driver of the vehicle was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. The officials have identified the victim as 35-year-old Ricky Lee Tate.
The cause of the fatal crash is still being investigated at this time. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision. There are no other details available at this time.
Source: Big Country Homepage