By Crash News Writer 
Marlin, TX (August 3, 2025) — A serious pedestrian accident involving a tractor-trailer disrupted traffic and left one person injured near Marlin early Saturday morning.
According to reports, the incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. on August 2 on the southbound side of Highway 6. Authorities say a pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer, which resulted in the commercial vehicle spilling a load of soap and hygiene products across the roadway.
Emergency responders airlifted the injured individual to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. The severity of their condition has not been publicly disclosed.
Due to the debris and crash investigation, traffic was redirected down County Road 116 for several hours. The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently leading the investigation into the cause of the collision.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
This account of the accident is based on initial information provided by public sources and is subject to change as new details emerge.
- The name of the injured individual has not yet been released, pending further verification by authorities.
- Investigators are still reviewing factors that contributed to the incident, including vehicle condition and pedestrian location.
- Drivers should refer to local traffic authorities or navigation apps for the latest updates on Highway 6 and nearby detours.
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