Texas

Carlos Fuentes Padilla Killed in Accident at I-20 in Martin County, TX

Published on: January 5, 2022

Date of Accident
December 25, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Carlos Fuentes Padilla
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Mount Sylvan, Martin County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at  I-20 in Martin County, TX on December 25th, 2021. Police say the incident involved a Ford F-150 allegedly failing to yield right of way ay an intersection and colliding with a tractor-trailer. The driver of the F-150, 69-year-old Carlos Fuentes Padilla, died in the crash. The other driver, 38-year-old Olanrewaju Oyewo, was not injured. Additional details were not provided.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-150 failed to yield and collided with a Tractor-Trailer at an intersection

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