Texas

Frankie Allene Weaks Killed in Accident at I-20 in Ward County, TX

Published on: February 16, 2022

Date of Accident
February 14, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Frankie Allene Weaks
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Mount Sylvan, Ward County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials have named the person killed in a crash at I-20 in Ward County, TX on February 14th, 2022. They say the incident happened around 9:50 a.m. According to investigators, a Hyundai Santa Fe operated by 79-year-old Frankie Allene Weaks was headed southbound on the I-20 service road when it allegedly ran a stop sign and crossed through a ditch onto the westbound lanes of I-20. It then collided with a semi-truck, causing Weaks fatal injuries when the vehicles caught fire. The truck driver involved was not injured. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Hyundai Santa Fe, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Hyundai Santa Fe ran a stop sign through a ditch and over a safety cable wide before colliding with a semi-truck

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