Texas

Alex Pena Killed in Accident at State Hwy 71 in Fayette County, TX

Published on: October 24, 2022

Date of Accident
October 7, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Alex Pena
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 71, El Campo, Fayette County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Hwy 71 in Fayette County, TX on October 7th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 6:18 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 51-year-old Austin man was headed westbound on Hwy 71 when it was struck from the rear by a Ford Fusion under unclear circumstances. The 30-year-old male operating the Ford, identified as Alex Pena, suffered fatal injuries from the collision. The Austin man was uninjured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Ford Fusion
Road/Highway
State Hwy 71
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer and Ford Fusion were involved in a collision

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