Texas

Fernando Benavidez Jr Killed in Accident at US Hwy 77 in Kenedy County, TX

Published on: August 19, 2021

Date of Accident
August 17, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Fernando Benavidez Jr.
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

US-77, Sarita, TX 78385, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that killed two people at US Hwy 77 in Kenedy County, TX on August 17th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 10:20 p.m. A Chevrolet Tahoe operated by 48-year-old Fernando Benavidez Jr was towing a trailer when the vehicle reportedly ran out of gas. It pulled over and parked in a shoulder before shortly after being stuck by a truck tractor that veered from the road. The impact ejected Benavidez from the vehicle while the tractor overturned and caught fire. Both Benavidez and the tractor driver died. A passenger in the Tahoe was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Truck Tractor, Chevrolet Tahoe
Road/Highway
US Hwy 77
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck tractor veered from the road and collided with a Chevrolet Tahoe parked in a shoulder, causing the tractor to overturn and catch fire

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