Jasper Co, TX (March 27, 2026) – Two drivers were injured after a wrong-way crash involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer on U.S. Highway 190 in Jasper County.
The collision happened around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, along US 190 near County Rd 156 and the Dam B area close to Martin Dies State Park. Reports indicate a Ram pickup truck was traveling west in the eastbound lane when it struck an eastbound tractor-trailer head-on.
Following the crash, the tractor-trailer caught fire. The truck was carrying hazardous materials, though officials reported the cargo did not spill. Firefighters worked at the scene and extinguished the flames later that morning.
The 58-year-old man from Woodville, driving the tractor-trailer, was taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 35-year-old Woodville man driving the Ram pickup suffered life-threatening injuries and was first taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital before being transferred to St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
Why Wrong-Way Crashes on Highways Can Be Especially Dangerous
Wrong-way crashes occur when a vehicle travels against the intended direction of traffic. These situations often happen on divided highways or major roads where drivers mistakenly enter exit ramps or travel in the wrong lane.
Because vehicles approach each other at full speed from opposite directions, these collisions often involve severe impact forces. Drivers may have little time to react or move out of the way once they see an oncoming vehicle.
Nighttime conditions can increase the risk of wrong-way incidents. Reduced visibility and limited traffic in the early morning hours may delay a driver’s recognition that they are traveling in the wrong direction.
Roadway signs, reflective markers, and barrier designs help guide traffic and alert drivers. These safety measures are intended to reduce confusion and help prevent vehicles from entering lanes meant for opposing traffic.
