Horse Killed, Rider Injured after being Struck by Big Rig on U.S. 87 North in Carlsbad

One Injured in Carlsbad Pedestrian Accident on U.S. 87 North at Carlsbad Loop
Carlsbad, Texas (October 8, 2018) – A horse was killed, and the rider injured after they were struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon near Carlsbad, according to a local news source.
The accident occurred October 7, on U.S. 87 North at Carlsbad Loop.
As per the article, an 18-wheeler struck the horse and the rider at the intersection.
The horse was killed in the crash. The rider was injured, and it’s unclear if they were taken to the hospital by an ambulance.
The big rig driver was uninjured.
The DPS and Tom Green County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the crash.