Texas

Guadalupe Martinez Killed in Accident at State Hwy 80 in Caldwell County, TX

Date of Accident
April 27, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Guadalupe Martinez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 80, Luling, Caldwell County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigation a crash that killed a driver at State Hwy 80 in Caldwell County, TX on April 27th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3:21 p.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Silverado operated by 87-year-old Guadalupe Martinez was headed southwest, approaching a stop sign at the intersection with Toll 130. Authorities allege the vehicle may have missed the stop sign before colliding with a commercial truck at the intersection. The collision left Martinez with fatal injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, 60-year-old Raquel Gutierrez Martinez, suffered minor injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
State Hwy 80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), non-life-threatening injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverado and a Commercial Truck were involved in a crash

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