Dense Fog — Live Oak, Texas

2025-02-27 · Live Oak, Texas

Event narrative

Foggy conditions contributed to a vehicle accident near George West which resulted in minor injuries and damage to vehicles.

Wider weather episode

Foggy conditions played a role in a two-vehicle crash on the morning of February 24 around 7:45 a.m. along U.S. Highway 59 near the intersection with F.M. 799. The accident involved a southbound truck tractor semi-trailer driven and a Ford Explorer. According to the Texas DPS, the Explorer attempted to turn onto the highway from F.M. 799 but failed to yield, striking the rear axle of the semi-trailer. The collision caused significant front-end damage to the Explorer and disabled both vehicles. Despite the severity of the damage, neither driver sustained major injuries. All injuries were treated at the scene by EMS.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1235811. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.