Texas

Charles Edward Mingo Killed in Accident at Hwy 281 in Jim Wells County, TX

Date
January 11, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Charles Edward Mingo
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

South U.S. Highway 281, Alice, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 281
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control and collided with a concrete barrier and electrical pole


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at Hwy 281 in Jim Wells County, TX on January 11th, 2023. Police say the incident happened as a tractor-trailer was changing lanes to go around a vehicle. After returning to its lane, it hit a road barrier for unknown reasons before crashing into an electrical pole. The crash cased the trailer to detach and overturn and severely damaged the truck. Its driver, identified as 68-year-old Charles Edward Mingo, was killed in the crash. Additional information was not available.

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