Maverick County Sheriff’s Blotter

Single Motor Vehicle Accident near Radar Base

(PRESS RELEASE) – Deputies responded to a call by Industrial Parkway in reference to a rollover accident on Friday, June 13th, at 7:18 AM. Units arrived to the locale and observed a male subject walking by the intersection of US Highway 277 North and Industrial Parkway. Deputies made contact with the male, identified as Michael Rivera, who stated that he failed to control the speed of his 2004 silver Nissan 350Z and lost control of the vehicle. Deputes later confirmed that it was a single motor vehicle accident and not a rollover as previously reported. EMS was summoned to the location and Mr. Rivera refused medical transportation or attention due to no visible injuries.

Tractor Trailer Rolls Over on Highway 131

(PRESS RELEASE) – Maverick County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a tractor trailer rollover accident on Texas Highway 131 Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Deputies arrived at the scene of the accident at approximately 4:16 PM to mile marker 527 and observed a white Freightliner trailer that had been hauling blue pvc water pipes rolled over on its right side. Deputies made contact with the driver, who stated that he lost control of the trailer and failed to regain control, causing it roll over. The driver was checked by EMS and refused further medical attention. The Texas Department of Public Safety took over the accident scene.