Texas

Hector Castillo Garcia Killed in Accident at Dowdy Ferry Rd in Dallas, TX

Date
April 17, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Hector Castillo Garcia
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Dowdy Ferry Rd, Dallas, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford Expedition, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
Dowdy Ferry Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Expedition and a Tractor-Trailer were involved in a crash


What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at Dowdy Ferry Rd in Dallas, TX on April 17th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 6:10 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer headed northbound on Dowdy Ferry Rd before allegedly failing to yield during a left turn at an intersection. Reports say the truck collided with a southbound Ford Expedition, the collision leaving the driver of the Ford, identified as 56-year-old Hector Casillo Garcia, was fatally injured. The truck operator, who was not publicly identified, had possible, unconfirmed injuries. Additional information was not available.

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