Pasadena Man Killed When Large Bolt Smashes Windshield [UPDATED]

(Updated) LA PORTE, TX -- A man was killed Thursday afternoon when a large piece of metal road debris came crashing through his windshield as he was driving south on State Highway 146.

Police said Paul Hoffman, 60, of Pasadena, was killed when a large 10-inch bolt smashed through the windshield of his Ford SUV, hitting him in the neck.

The force of the impact caused him to lose control and crash into the side of the concrete barrier along Highway 146 near Wharton Weems Blvd.

A bolt or twistlock struck a Ford SUV driven by Paul Hoffman on Thursday, hitting him in he neck
Hoffman later kdied at an area hospital.

Police said when they arrived, Hoffman was found unresponsive and the injury to his neck was significant.

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He was taken to Clear Lake Regional Hospital in critical condition, and later died.

Police believe the bolt is a twistlock that is used on contain trucks.

Police believe the twistlock came off of a northbound truck and are asking for help.

Anyone with information on this case may contact the La Porte Police Department at 281-471-2141 and reference Case No. 1700837.

Image: La Porte Police Dept

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