Texas

Eliseo Puentez Killed in Accident at US 277 in Coke County, TX

Date of Accident
July 2, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Eliseo Puentez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

U.S. 277, San Angelo, Coke County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 277 in Coke County, TX on June 2nd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9 p.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-150 operated by 42-year-old Eliseo Puentez was headed northbound on US 277 at the time. Officials believe the vehicle drifted from its lane into a southbound lane, colliding with a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. The crash left Puentez with fatal injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer had suspected minor injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 277
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-150 and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a crash

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