Texas

Joel Oscar Alvarez Killed in Accident at State Hwy 349 in Midland County, TX

Date
August 12, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Joel Oscar Alvarez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 349, Midland, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Kenworth Truck
Road/Highway
State Hwy 349
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kenworth Truck suffered a tire blowout and crashed


What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed one person at State Hwy 349 in Midland County, TX on August 12th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9 a.m. According to investigators, a commercial truck operated by 46-year-old Joel Oscar Alvarez, was northbound before suffering a tire blowout. The vehicle lost control as a result and veering into a southbound lane, colliding with a utility pole. The collision left Alvarez with fatal injuries at the scene. Additional information was not immediately available.

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