Texas

Elaine Maribel Martinez Killed in Accident at North Highway 385 and FM 597 in Hockley County, TX

Date
April 17, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Elaine Maribel Martinez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 385 & FM 597, Hockley County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
North Highway 385 and FM 597
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck veered into southbound lanes before colliding with another vehicle


What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at North Highway 385 and FM 597 in Hockley County, TX on April 17th, 2024. Officials say the incident happened as a semi-truck headed northbound allegedly veered into the southbound lanes before colliding with a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger vehicle, identified as 19-year-old Elaine Maribel Martinez, was fatally injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

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