Texas

Raul Hernandez Killed in Accident at US 79 in Leon County, TX

Date
January 21, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Raul Hernandez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 79, Palestine, Leon County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado C1500
Road/Highway
US 79
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverado C1500 was involved in a single-vehicle collision


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at US 79 in Leon County, TX on January 21st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 1:53 a.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Silverado C1500 operate by 23-year-old Raul Hernandez was headed southbound on US 79 at the time of the crash. Officers believe the vehicle traveled across a center stripe before veering into a ditch and hitting a tree. The collision left Hernandez with fatal injuries. Additional details were not provided.

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