May 13, 2026
At 7:29 am, the Teague Police Department was dispatched to a commercial motor vehicle rollover on US Highway 84 West near DAP’s Convenience Store.
Preliminary findings indicate the crash resulted from a structural failure involving the vehicle’s rear axles.
According to witness statements, the vehicle was traveling at the posted speed limit while negotiating the curve at US 84 and North 4th
Avenue when a loud “boom” was heard. Witnesses observed the trailer begin to swing, causing the vehicle to overturn.
The driver sustained non-incapacitating injuries and received medical attention at the scene.
Responding agencies included the Teague Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Teague EMS, and the Teague Volunteer Fire Department.
The incident remains under investigation.
May 14, 2026
At approximately 4:24 p.m., the Teague Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of J.A. Brooks Drive regarding a report that a male subject had been shot in the leg. The caller advised he was traveling from the Dew area to seek assistance.
Upon contact, the individual reported that he had been hog hunting, was attacked by a hog, and inadvertently discharged his firearm, resulting in the injury.
The subject was treated on scene by Teague EMS and is being transported by Air Evac to a medical facility for further treatment.
There is no known threat to public safety.
As the incident did not occur within the City of Teague, the matter is being referred to the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Game Wardens for follow up investigation.
No additional details are currently available.
