Texas

Candido Rodriguez Injured in Accident at TX 16 in Gillespie County, TX

Date of Accident
July 3, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Candido Rodriguez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

TX-16, Helotes, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at TX 16 in Gillespie County, TX on July 3rd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 1:10 a.m. A passenger vehicle operated by 28-year-old Candido Rodriguez was headed north on TX 16 when it veered from its lane across a center stripe into embankment. It then started to roll through a fence and went sideways, rolling though another fence into a field. Rodriguez was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. Police allege that Rodriguez had been drinking. He was issued a Failure to Drive in Single Lane charge.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
TX 16
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger car veered from the road through an embankment and fence before going through another fence and ejecting the driver

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