Texas

Child Killed in Accident at South Rose St in Archer City, TX

Published on: July 14, 2023

Date of Accident
July 9, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Rose St, Archer City, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a child at South Rose St in Archer City, TX on July 9th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9:45 p.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Ram 2500 operated by 30-year-old Tyler Mark Steel is believed to have been headed southbound at the time of the crash. Police allege the vehicle was traveling a speed deemed to be unsafe when it allegedly ran a stop sign at an intersection. From there, they say the vehicle traveling through a barrow ditch and went airborne. When landing, the truck overturned onto its passenger side, ejecting a 6-year-old child. The child was taken to an area hospital with injuries he died from on July 11th. Two other child passengers, both 12, were also hospitalized, along with Steel. Authorities say their injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Police did not disclose additional information.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram 2500
Road/Highway
South Rose St
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), non-life-threatening injuries (3)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram veered from the road into a ditch before overturning

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