Texas

Erick Trejo Orta Killed; Jesus Daniel Sanchez Injured in Accident at I-10 near Sierra Blanca, TX

Published on: March 31, 2022

Date of Accident
March 29, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Erick Trejo Orta, Jesus Daniel Sanchez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-10, Sierra Blanca, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials have information on a crash that killed a person at I-10 near Sierra Blanca, TX on March 29th, 2022. They say the incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. They are saying a truck operated by 31-year-old Erick Trejo Orta failed to control its speed before colliding with the rear of a semi-truck operated by 40-year-old Jesus Daniel Sanchez. Orta died in the collision while Sanchez was treated for minor injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-10
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a semi-truck

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