Texas

Bernard Sneller Killed in Accident at Hwy 385 in Oldham County, TX

Published on: June 20, 2023

Date of Accident
June 19, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Bernard Sneller
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 385, Odessa, TX, USA

What Happened

Are authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at Hwy 385 in Oldham County, TX on June 19th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 10:20 a.m. According to investigators, a vehicle occupied by 83-year-old Bernard Sneller collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer for unclear reasons. They add the tractor-trailer was stopped for a red light at the time in an area that was under construction. Following the collision, police say a second tractor-trailer collided with a pickup truck also stropped at the light. The crash left Sneller with fatal injuries at the scene. A 3-year-old, six-year-old and 16-year-old children were among six people hospitalized with injuries. Also injured were 30-year-old Noe Martinez, 19-year-old Kevin Rascon and 37-yea-old Emilia Martinez. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 385
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (6)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer in a construction zone

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