Funeral Services Today for Man Killed in Wise County Truck Accident
Heavy rain on Monday in Wise County caused a 61-year-old man to fishtail on U.S. 81/287, causing an 18-wheeler to crash into his pickup truck.
Lino Mares was on his lunch break from McMaster New Holland Tractors when he pulled out onto the busy highway and lost control of his vehicle in Decatur, Texas. A big-rig hauling cattle driven by Brandon Rennhack, 18 (of Ashippun, Wisconsin) could not stop in time and crashed his truck into the side of Mares’ pickup.
Mares was taken to Wise Regional Health System where he was pronounced dead from his serious injuries. Rennhack escaped injury.
Apparently, the roads were so slippery from rain that a patrol car heading to the scene slid on the road as well. The truck wreck caused a jam for two hours as traffic was re-routed onto Business 81/287 through the city’s downtown.
The funeral is at 10:30 this morning at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Crashes involving 18-wheelers almost always involve serious injuries and often result in death. If you or someone you love has died or suffered bodily injuries from a tractor-trailer accident, please contact North Texas Truck Accident Attorney Mark A. Anderson at 817-294-1900.
