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Detached 18-Wheeler Wheel Kills Road Worker Near East Freeway, Another Seriously Injured

Deputies have opened an investigation into how a wheel from a passing big rig entered the work zone.

Overview

  • Jose Bonilla was identified by authorities as the worker who died at the scene during a repaving job in the 100 block of Monmouth Street.
  • Israel Medellin suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital after being struck in the same incident.
  • Deputies said the wheel fell from the main lanes, struck crewman William Burns and a paving machine before hitting Bonilla.
  • The tire continued on and then hit an unoccupied Chevrolet Tahoe after impacting the crew and equipment.
  • The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the crash occurred just before 10 a.m. Thursday and the case remains under investigation.