Texas

Child Killed; Angeles Vicente-Hernandez Injured in Accident at I-30 in Hopkins County, TX

Published on: September 20, 2021

Date of Accident
September 17, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Angeles Vicente-Hernandez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-30, Texarkana, Hopkins County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that killed a child at I-30 in Hopkins County, TX on September 17th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 7:45 a.m. A Toyota passenger car, operated by 34-year-old Angeles Vicente-Hernandez, was headed eastbound on the service road when it collided with the rear of a garbage truck for unknown reasons. The truck was stationary with caution lights active as it collected garbage. An 11-year-old child in the Toyota suffered fatal injuries at the scene while a second child was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Vicente-Hernandez was also hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-30
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota Camry failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a garbage truck

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