Texas

Ilcel Pacheco Killed in Accident at FM 1988 in Polk County, TX

Date
August 2, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Ilcel Pacheco
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM Rd 1988, Goodrich, Polk County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Honda Odyssey
Road/Highway
FM 1988
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1) minor injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Honda Odyssey lost control at a curve in the roadway and overturned into a ditch


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person involved at FM 1988 in Polk County, TX on August 2nd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 2:51 p.m. Investigators believe a Honda Odyssey was headed westbound, approaching a curve in the roadway. The vehicle is believed to have veered partially from the road at the curve before going into a north ditch. While attempting to correct back onto the roadway, authorities believe the vehicle over-corrected and collided with a guardrail before landing in a creek. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 30-year-old Ilcel Pacheco, suffered fatal injuries. A child passenger, age 9, had suspected serious injuries while second and third child passengers, ages 5 and 6, is believed to have suffered less serious injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

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