Texas

Four People Killed in Accident at US 90 near Sanderson, TX

Published on: August 16, 2022

Date of Accident
August 15, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

US 90, Sanderson, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed four people at US 90 near Sanderson, TX on August 15th, 2022. Police say the incident initially started as a Texas Department of Public Safety officer attempted to perform a traffic stop on a crew-cab truck. The truck reportedly sped away, leading to a chase that ended when it collided with an oncoming pickup truck. The two vehicles both caught fire in the crash, killing the driver and a rear seat passenger. Two occupants of the other truck were also killed while a third occupant, an unnamed woman from Honduras, was hospitalized with serious injuries. One other person involved was reportedly uninjured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Crew Cab Pickup Truck, Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
US 90
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Crew Cab Pickup Truck was involved in a collision with a Pickup Truck

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