Texas

Erick Quezada Alvarez, Laura Chavez Injured in Accident at State Hwy 16 in Atascosa, TX

Date of Accident
May 15, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Erick Quezada Alvarez, Laura Chavez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 16, Helotes, Atascosa, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured two people at State Hwy 16 in Atascosa, TX on May 15th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Durango operated by 28-year-old Erick Jesus Quezada Alvarez was headed eastbound on FM 140 approaching the intersection with SH 16. Police allege the vehicle may have run a red light prior to colliding at the intersection with a tractor-trailer. The collision left both Alvarez and a passenger, identified as 28-year-old Laura Patricia Chavez, with injuries believed to be serious in nature. The other driver, a 43-year-old Miami, FL man, had no injuries, according to authorities. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Durango, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
State Hwy 16
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Durango and a Tractor-Trailer were involved in a collision

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