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Three Hospitalized After Tire-Related Crash on U.S. 77 Near Chilton: What Waco Families Need to Know Every year, thousands of Texas families are devastated by 18-wheeler accidents on our highways. The recent crash on U.S. 77 near Chilton—where three people were hospitalized after a southbound Ford F-350 experienced a tire-related issue and crossed into oncoming traffic—is a stark reminder of how quickly lives can change when mechanical failures meet highway speeds. At Attorney911, we’ve spent over 25 years fighting for victims of trucking accidents across Texas. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has seen firsthand how tire failures, maintenance negligence, and corporate cost-cutting create deadly conditions on roads like U.S. 77. This incident isn’t just a news story—it’s a warning about the very real dangers Waco families face every day on our highways. What Happened on U.S. 77 Near Chilton On February 19, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a southbound Ford F-350 experienced a tire-related mechanical failure while traveling along U.S. 77 north of Chilton. The apparent blowout caused the truck to lose control and cross into the northbound lane of traffic. An oncoming Chevrolet Silverado struck the Ford after it entered the opposing lane. The impact was severe enough to hospitalize three people: - The driver of the Ford F-350 - The passenger of the Ford F-350 - The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado While officials haven’t released details about the severity of the injuries, the fact that all three required hospitalization suggests this wasn’t a minor collision. When an…