Cement truck driver Daniel Miregi killed after tire blew, and the truck drove off a bridge and burst into flames on impact on Highway 249 over Cypress Creek in Houston, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 12/03/2017 - 2:47pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Cement truck driver killed in fiery crash

A fiery crash killed a cement truck driver Tuesday in northwest Harris County. The truck was traveling southbound on State Highway 249 crossing over the Cypress Creek overpass when one of the trucks’ rear tires blew out, according to a witness. The driver lost control of the truck and crashed over the side of the overpass into the creek below, the witness said. The truck caught fire, killing the driver.

CONCRETE TRUCK FATAL

On September 8, 2015 at approximately 12:55 p.m. the driver, Daniel Miregi, was operating a 2005 International cement truck northbound on S.H. 249. The  vehicle had a blow out on the front right tire which caused him to lose control of the vehicle.

Daniel Miregi Funeral Expenses

Daniel was a husband to Maureen Miregi and father to six children living in Humble TX. We are requesting your kind donation to enable this family with funeral expenses.

People Involved: 
Daniel Miregi

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The driver is male because Dorsett Brothers does not hire female drivers.

The driver was identified as Daniel Miregi of Humble, TX. The family is in need of assistance and would be appreciative of donations though www.gofundme.com/miregi

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