Texas
Two Killed in Accident at FM 1090 in Port Lavaca, TX
Where it Happened
Additional Information
Fatal injuries
Dodge Charger lost control and overturned
What Happened
Authorities are investigating a crash that killed two men at FM 1090 in Port Lavaca, TX on May 26th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 2 a.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Charger allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed is alleged to have lost control and overturned multiple times, striking multiple trees. Reports say two men involved, who were not publicly identified, were fatally injured. A third individual was hospitalized with suspected non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.
Could this accident have been caused by an auto defect?
We often find that single-car crashes occur because of known issues with the vehicle. Explore the most commonly known issues with the 2018-2021 Dodge Chargers using the interactive graphic below:
Recall #24V198000: R/L side curtain airbag inflators may rupture, injuring occupants with metal fragments.
Recall #21V516000: Windshield improperly bonded, may detach during crash (2020-2021 models)
Recall #24V112000: Vehicle roll away risk due to improper parking brake (2023 model)
Recall #22V866000: The shifter assembly may not properly engage in the "drive" position (2022)
Recall #19V758000: Front tire may get damaged in contact with steering knuckle, increased crash risk (2019)
Recall #18V524000: The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition (2018)
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