Texas

Inez Castro Injured in Accident at US 87 in Tom Green County, TX

Published on: August 16, 2023

Date of Accident
July 12, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Inez Castro
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 87, Victoria, Tom Green County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 87 in Tom Green County, TX on July 12th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 7:49 a.m. According to investigators, a Mack truck is said to have performed an unsafe lance change in order to avoid a collision with a commercial truck ahead that was intending to exit the road into a shoulder. Authorities allege the commercial truck did not signal before exiting and the Mack truck may have had defective brakes before colliding with motorcycle operand by 63-year-old Inez Castro. Police say Castro was seriously injured in the crash. The other drivers were not injured, according to police. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Freightliner, Harley-Davidson FLRT
Road/Highway
US 87
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer, Freightliner and a Harley-Davidson FLRT were involved in a crash

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