Texas

Elia Avila Killed in Accident at I-20 in Kaufman County, TX

Published on: November 1, 2022

Date of Accident
July 17, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Elia Avila
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

 Authorities with the Texas Department of Public Safety have information on a crash that killed a driver at I-20 in Kaufman County, TX on July 17th, 2022. Officials believe the incident happened around 3:58 a.m. According to their investigators, A Toyota Camry operated by an unnamed 20-year-old Balch Springs woman was headed westbound on I-20 before making a lance change at a time they believe was unsafe to do so. This caused the vehicle to strike a Dodge Ram occupying the lane, leading to the Dodge losing control. While attempting to correct onto the road, the vehicle overturned, causing fatal injuries to the driver. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Elia Avila. 19-year-old passenger, Ricardo Munoz, suffered minor injuries. The Balch Springs woman was uninjured and charged with Changing Lanes When Unsafe.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Camry, Dodge Ram
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota Camry was involved in a collision with a Dodge Ram

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