A tragic incident unfolded in Martin County, Texas, when Osvaldo Fernandez, a 39-year-old truck driver hailing from Hialeah, Florida, leapt from his moving vehicle and subsequently met his demise. San Angelo Live reports the fatality occurred on a rural road, where for undetermined reasons, Fernandez decided to exit his westbound 2017 Peterbilt 18-wheeler at approximately 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday.
Following the jump, Fernandez was tragically run over by the rear axles of his own trailer. He was pronounced dead at the scene, with no other individuals to have reported injuries. The Texas Department of Safety is actively to continue investigations into what prompted the driver's actions leading to the fatal event, as also referenced by a report from Local 10.
Details on the circumstances surrounding his peculiar action remain scant, as officials are piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the tragic accident.
