Texas

Zechariah Vela Injured in Accident at US 59 in Wharton County, TX

Date
August 14, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Zechariah Vela
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 59, Marshall, Wharton County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Toyota pickup truck
Road/Highway
US 59
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota pickup truck was involved in a crash


What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 59 in Wharton County, TX on August 14th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:36 a.m. According to investigators, a Toyota pickup truck was headed southbound on US 59 at an alleged unsafe speed before veering left from the roadway. It then overturned, leaving the driver, 23-year-old Zechariah Vela, with serious injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

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