Texas

Hector Marquez, Maria Marquez Injured in Accident at I-35 in Austin, TX

Published on: September 9, 2024

Date of Accident
August 17, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Hector Marquez, Maria Marquez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-35, Austin, TX, USA

What Happened

Police are investigating a crash that injured two people at I-35 in Austin, TX on August 17th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 1:48 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford E Series van was northbound, allegedly at a high rate of speed, as lanes ahead began to merge due to construction cones blocking lanes ahead. The van is alleged to have make an abrupt right turn before striking a Chevrolet SUV, pushing it into a nearby tractor-trailer. Reports indicate two passengers in the Chevrolet, identified as 69-year-old Hector Marquez and 67-year-old Maria Marquez, had non-life-threatening injuries. The driver, who was not publicly identified, was more seriously injured, reports say. Reports also say the Ford operator was also injured and charged with Intoxication Assault. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford E Series, Chevrolet SUV
Road/Highway
I-35
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford E Series and a Chevrolet SUV were involved in a collision

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