Texas

Eric Vega Hernandez Killed in Accident at US Hwy 290 in Elgin, TX

Published on: September 21, 2023

Date of Accident
August 26, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Eric Vega Hernandez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 290 E, Elgin, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at US Hwy 290 in Elgin, TX on August 26th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 2:06 p.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Silverado operated by 23-year-old Eric Vega Hernandez was eastbound before leaving its lane of travel for unclear reasons. The vehicle is said to have traveled across a center turn lane before entering onto an opposite lane of travel and colliding nearly head-on with a tractor-trailer. The crash left Hernandez with fatal injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US Hwy 290
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverado and a Tractor-Trailer were involved in a crash

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