Staff Writer | October 22, 2025
CUERO, TEXAS — Emergency services responded to a head-on collision involving a passenger vehicle and a bulldozer on Highway 72 West, between Cuero and Yorktown, near Beamer Old Road. The incident was reported via scanner dispatch and required immediate medical assistance at the scene.
According to initial reports, the vehicle was traveling westbound from Cuero toward Yorktown when it struck a bulldozer head-on. The bulldozer was reportedly stationary or operating near a construction zone, though official details on its activity at the time of impact have not yet been confirmed.
DeWitt County EMS and law enforcement units were dispatched to the scene. The severity of injuries sustained has not been publicly released, and the identities of those involved have not been confirmed. Traffic on Highway 72 West was temporarily impacted as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and provide aid.
The location of the crash near Beamer Old Road falls within a stretch of highway that has seen increased construction and maintenance activity in recent months. It is not yet known whether the bulldozer was part of an active work zone or parked near the shoulder.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision, including visibility conditions, vehicle speed, and the positioning of the bulldozer. No charges or citations have been announced at this time.
Further updates will be provided as official reports become available from the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Department of Public Safety.