Cattle Truck Accident
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
A cattle truck crashed on U-S 71 south of
Texarkana this morning, leaving nine of the animals dead. Another
40 animals ran into the woods after the 18-wheeler overturned.
Police say the truck driver fell asleep and her rig overturned
in a ditch. Citations are pending against the driver, an Oklahoma
woman who was not injured.
The accident happened just after three o`clock this morning. The
rig was carrying 80 head of cattle.
Professional wranglers were called in to help gather in the
cattle.
Posted by MIke Hellgren
