6 Injured in Rear-End Accident on U.S. 77 in Falls County

Six People Hurt in Falls County Crash on U.S. 77

Falls County, Texas (May 18, 2018) – Six people were injured in an accident when an 18-wheeler rear-ended an SUV Thursday afternoon outside Rosebud High School, Falls County.
The collision occurred at about 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17 along U.S. 77. The SUV had a staff member from Flatonia ISD and five students.
Police said the SUV had slowed down due to an active school zone when the 18-wheeler failed to slow down and slammed into the back of the SUV.
The occupants of the SUV were treated at the scene but were not transported to a hospital. It’s unclear if the 18-wheeler driver was charged or cited.
The crash remains under investigation.
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