Texas

Aurelio Garcia Jr Injured in Accident at State Hwy 18 in Ward County, TX

Date of Accident
October 19, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Aurelio Garcia Jr
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Police are investigating a crash that injured a driver at State Hwy 18 in Ward County, TX on October 19th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 5:54 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is alleged to have failed to yield right of way from a stop sign before colliding with a northbound Toyota Tundra. Reprots indicate the 34-year-old driver of the Toyota, identified as 34-year-old Aurelio Garcia Jr, was seriously injured. The truck operator, who was not publicly identified, was allegedly uninjured and cited for Failure to Yield Row.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Toyota Tundra
Road/Highway
State Hwy 18
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and a Toyota Tundra were involved in a collision

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