San Angelo, TX (April 9, 2025) – A collision involving a semi-truck towing a petroleum tank and a passenger vehicle on FM 2288 sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday morning, according to the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and first responders at the scene.
Incident Details: Emergency personnel responded around 9 a.m. to reports of a significant vehicle accident in the 3000 block of North FM 2288, just south of Bison Trail. The crash involved an SUV and a semi-trailer truck, prompting law enforcement to temporarily reduce traffic to one lane and advise motorists to use alternate routes.
A reporter on scene observed that the semi-truck was pulled to the side of the road while the SUV had come to rest in a nearby pasture beyond a fence line. Skid marks on the road suggested that the truck may have attempted to brake before the collision. Fortunately, there were no observed leaks from the petroleum tank the semi was hauling.
The two people injured in the crash were the occupants of the SUV, and they were both transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Their current conditions have not been released. As the investigation continues, law enforcement is expected to release additional findings.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash. Investigators will evaluate whether speed, distracted driving, right-of-way violations, or mechanical issues played a role. They will also examine the condition and handling of the semi-truck, especially given the potential risk associated with transporting hazardous materials, even if no leakage was observed in this case.
Pending investigation findings, the injured parties may have grounds to file personal injury claims against the driver or the trucking company. Such claims could help recover medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering.
Source: Concho Valley Homepage