Groveton Tx. - Log truck accident kills former freighthauler

PolkCountyToday.com I knew Billy personally. RIP my dear friend.

Here is another link to the story. http://www.ktre.com/story/15454835/rig-explosion#.TnFkEhymcKw.email


Details on Fatal Accident in Trinity County that Started Fire...

At approximately 1:10 pm on September 13, 2011, an 18 wheeler driven by Billy Elzie Hogg, 75, of Livingston, was traveling on FM-355 about 7 miles out of Groveton. Hogg's rig left the road, overturned, and caught fire. Trooper Michael Hutcherson with the Texas Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene. Billy Hogg was killed in the accident and pronounced dead at the scene at 1:38 pm by Judge Randy Barrett. Hogg was transported to Waller Thornton Funeral Home in Trinity County. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Accident Causes Fire...
The fiery accident caused a fire that burned around 1,000 acres. Volunteer Firemen from various departments in Polk County sent men and equipment/trucks to help battle the blaze that has been 100% contained.

That's a sad story. RIP

How do the authorities know for sure this trucker was dead before the fire started?
However I hope that is right,to bad he was killed in the first place,but to burn to death is the worst way to go.
May the Lord have mercy on his soul,and grant some peace to all who knew him.