Texas

Betty Chitwood Injured in Accident at I-20 in Midland, TX

Published on: October 7, 2021

Date of Accident
September 23, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Betty Chitwood
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Midland, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a woman at I-20 in Midland, TX on September 23rd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:08 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 62-year-old male reportedly failed to control its speed as traffic ahead slowed and collided with the rear of a Lexus RX 350 operated by 70-year-old Betty Chitwood. The Lexus was forced into a center median cable barrier while the truck veered left into the barrier. Chitwood suffered serious injuries in the collision. The truck driver was not injured and cited for Failure to Control Speed.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer Trailer
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a Lexus RX 350

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