Texas

Ibis Marie Palomino Injured in Accident at TX 16 and Cleo Ln in Atascosa County, TX

Published on: March 15, 2022

Date of Accident
February 21, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

TX-16 & Cleo Ln, Atascosa County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a child at  TX 16 and Cleo Ln in Atascosa County, TX on February 21st, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 7:30 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 50-year-old San Antonio man was headed eastbound on Cleo Lane while a Kia Optima operated by 26-year-old Ibis Marie Palomino was headed southbound on TX 16 approaching the Cleo Lane intersection. Investigators say the tractor-trailer failed to yield to the Kia while attempting to take the northbound crossover and both vehicles collided. The impact caused fatal injuries to a 5-month-old infant in the Kia and serious injuries to an 11-year-old, 7-year-old and 5-year-old child. Palomino suffered minor injuries while the truck driver was not injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Kia Optima
Road/Highway
TX 16 and Cleo Ln
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries (1), serious injuries (3), fatal injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial truck and Kia Optima collided

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