18 Wheeler Propane Gas Trailer Rollover Accident on Highway 83

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016

The Maverick County Sheriff’s Department reported a single 18 wheeler propane gas trailer rollover on Texas Highway 83 South between Eagle Pass, Texas and Carrizo Springs, Texas on Monday, November 21, 2016 during the early morning hours, leaving the driver of the hazardous 18 wheeler with minor injuries.

The 18 wheeler trailer lost control and rolled over landing on its top side with wheels upside.  Law enforcement officials reported fortunately the propane did not explode and caused greater injuries to the driver and other passing traffic on Texas Highway 83 South.

The rollover accident is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.