The METRO Police Department is assisting local authorities in the investigation of Friday’s fatal accident in the northbound lanes of U.S. 59 near Laura Koppe Road.

A taxi collided with a stalled tanker truck on the shoulder lane. The taxi passengers, a 56-year-old woman and an 84-year-old woman were METROLIft patrons. They were being transported home from dialysis treatment as part of METROLift contracted services with Yellow Cab/TexasTaxis.

“Our first thoughts are with the victims’ families during this very difficult time. The METROLift program is a close-knit community and we will have counselors available to assist our dispatchers and drivers as needed,” said METRO President & CEO George Greanias.