Texas

Cynthia Abigail Fernandez Killed; Carlos Ignacio Gallardo Injured in Accident at US 385 in Ector County, TX

Published on: July 14, 2023

Date of Accident
July 12, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Cynthia Abigail Fernandez, Carlos Ignacio Gallardo
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

U.S. 385, Odessa, Ector County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at US 385 in Ector County, TX on July 13th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4 p.m. According to investigators, a Nissan Frontier operated by 43-year-old Gerad Sandate was headed westbound when it allegedly ran a red light before colliding with a Mitsubishi Outlander. One occupant of the Mitsubishi, identified as 31-year-old Cynthia Abigail Fernandez, was killed. Also killed was a 9-year-old child passenger. Two additional occupants, including a 7-month-old child and 30-year-old Carlos Ignacio Gallardo, were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Official say Sandate allegedly fled the scene but was later located and arrested on charges that include Intoxicated Manslaughter, Driving While Intoxicated and Accident Involving Death. Additional information has not been made available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Nissan Frontier, Mitsubishi Outlander
Road/Highway
US 385
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan Frontier allegedly ran a red light and collided with a Mitsubishi Outlander

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