Propane Truck Turns Over, Driver Hospitalized, GOODRICH, February 6, 2025 - At approximately 12:20 pm on February 6, 2025, the driver of a propane truck was south-bound on FM-2969 (off FM-1988 West). For an unknown reason, the driver left the pavement to the right, lost control, and the truck turned over on it's passenger's side. Allegiance Ambulance Service was dispatched to the scene along with the Goodrich and Livingston Volunteer Fire Departments, Constable Marcello Rosario, and Troopers Nick Hatton and Simon Mijares with The Texas Highway Patrol. The driver Michael Criswell, 51, of Votaw, was transported by ambulance to CHI Livingston Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. It is not yet known why Criswell left the pavement. The propane truck was recovered by a heavy-duty wrecker from Williamson Services out of Goodrich. This accident remains under investigation by The Texas Highway Patrol.
51 year old Michael Criswell, of Votaw, was driving this propane truck south-bound on FM-2969 when he left the pavement to the right, lost control, and turned the truck over on its passenger's side.
Troopers Nick Hatton and Simon Mijares investigated (also pictured is Constable Marcello Rosario at left).
The propane truck was turned upright and recovered by Williamson Services out of Goodrich.
Mixi was on duty for PolkCountyToday.com and was assisted by Heidi and Katy.
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