Driver killed in fatal truck rollover on State Highway 44 in Webb County

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man was confirmed dead after a truck tractor semi-trailer carrying sand rolled over on State Highway 44 in Webb County.

Authorities say the man was identified as Jeremiah James Lowery, 38, of Tucson, Arizona.

According to an initial report, the crash occurred Tuesday around 8:00 a.m. when the vehicle, traveling westbound, veered off the roadway, lost control, and overturned. Multiple agencies, including Texas DPS, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Webb County Fire, U.S. Border Patrol, and TxDOT, responded to the scene.

First responders took out the driver from the vehicle, but he was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries.

Texas DPS is investigating the crash to determine the cause.

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