Texas

Armando Mejia Injured in Accident at US Hwy 59 in Atlanta, TX

Date of Accident
May 26, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Armando Mejia
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 59, Atlanta, TX, U.S.

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured two people at  US Hwy 59 in Atlanta, TX on May 26th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 8:57 p.m. According to investigators, a Buick Park Avenue operated by a 56-year-old Atlanta, TX man reportedly failed to yield right of way at an intersection and collided with a Jeep Gladiator operated by 20-year-old Armando Mejia. Mejia suffered minor injuries. A 67-year-old passenger in the Buick suffered serious injuries. The Atlanta man reportedly left the scene with unknown injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Buick Park Avenue, Jeep Gladiator
Road/Highway
US Hwy 59
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Buick Park Avenue and Jeep Gladiator crashed

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