Woman dies after crashing into garbage truck on FM 1960 in Huffman, police say

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HUFFMAN, Texas – An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a crash involving a garbage truck on FM 1960 in Huffman Friday, police said.

It happened in the 11300 block of FM 1960 and Grey Fox Drive around 6:25 a.m.

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According to officers, a 34-year-old woman whose identity has not yet been released was killed in the crash.

Police said the victim was driving a black Jeep Cherokee westbound near the scene when she crossed into the eastbound lanes of FM 1960. The Jeep then struck a Peterbilt garbage truck head-on, police said.

Officers said the driver of the garbage truck, who was not injured, remained at the scene and was questioned then released.  

The investigation is ongoing.


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