Texas

Emerald Carta, Jose Balderas Conteras Killed in Accident at US Hwy 385 in Ector County, TX

Published on: April 1, 2025

Date of Accident
March 4, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Emerald Carta, Jose Balderas Conteras
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

What Happened

Authorities in Ector County, TX, are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on March 4, 2025, at approximately 11:31 p.m. on US Highway 385. Investigators are saying a Ford Explorer was allegedly traveling the wrong way on a divided highway and collided head-on with a Chevrolet Malibu. The 33-year-old driver of the Ford, Jose Balderas Contreras and the 20-year-old driver of the Chevrolet, identified as Emerald Carta, both sustained fatal injuries. Wrong-way driving was identified as a contributing factor. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Ector County Police
Vehicles Involved
Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Malibu
Road/Highway
US Hwy 385
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Explorer collided head-on with a Chevrolet Malibu

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