Joshua G. Parker Dies in Truck Crash on FM 2517 in Carthage

Joshua G. Parker Dies in Truck Crash on FM 2517 in Carthage

By Accident.NEWS

Publish Date: June 17, 2023

driver declared dead at the scene

A fatal accident occurred in Panola County, Texas on Tuesday night. The driver of a truck trailer has been identified as Joshua G. Parker, 37 years old and hailing from Carthage.

The incident happened around 10:50 p.m. on FM 2517 which is located about 8 miles northwest of Carthage. Parker was driving his 2012 Kenworth truck trailer that was towing a 2019 Tankcraft semi-trailer when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled over into a ditch.

Unfortunately, Parker did not survive the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating this tragic accident to determine its cause and any other contributing factors involved in this case.

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Incident at a Glance

Parties Involved:
Joshua G. Parker
Vehicles:
2012 Kenworth truck trailer, 2019 Tankcraft semi-trailer
Fatality:
YES
State:
Texas
City:
Carthage
Location:
FM 2517, 8.4 miles northwest of Carthage, Texas
Date of Incident:
2023-06-13
Time of Incident:
around 10:50 p.m.

FM 2517, 8.4 miles northwest of Carthage, Texas

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