J&L Utility Worker Struck and Killed on FM429

Originally appeared in https://newsfatality.us/Texas/

TERRELL, Texas — A utility worker was struck and killed by an airborne vehicle on (FM) 429 on Tuesday morning, approximately 11:42 am. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the preliminary investigation indicates a black pickup truck was traveling south on FM 429 when, as of yet to be determined reasons, left the roadway, struck a parked vehicle, and went into a side skid into a culvert.

“Utility workers are often in harms way, enduring hazardous conditions. All efforts should be made to ensure their safety and when tragedy strikes, to be there for the family. Immediate funds are available for family members to cover funeral expenses. We encourage the family to inquire about such funds, that often go undeclared. Further investigations are ongoing that may shine light on the cause of the accident.”
– Staff @ Stilwell Law Firm PLLC

After entering the culvert, the pickup truck went airborne, struck a utility worker, and overturned into the roadway. The crash occurred on FM 429 approximately one mile north of Terrell. The utility worker, 34-year-old Ulises Chavez of Grand Saline, Texas, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Chavez was employed by J&L Utility Services which was contracted for service along FM 429 at the time of the crash. The driver of the pickup truck, who is from Red Oak, Texas, suffered non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the parked vehicle that was struck by the pickup truck, was not injured. “The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is currently available,” stated Bradford.