Texas

Ricardo Garcia Injured in Accident at I-20 in Odessa, TX

Date
January 6, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Ricardo Garcia
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Odessa, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverado collided with a Commercial Truck ahead slowing for traffic


What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at I-20 in Odessa, TX on January 6th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 5:06 p.m. Investigators say that as a tractor-trailer operated by a 57-year-old male was slowing for traffic ahead, a Chevrolet Silverado operated by 35-year-old Ricardo Garcia collided with the rear of the truck. The truck driver was not injured while Garcia suffered serious injuries. Reports indicate a charge for Failure to Control Speed to Avoid Accident was recommended and/or issued.

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