Texas

Jaime Puente Injured in Accident at State Hwy 70 in Sweetwater, TX

Published on: February 3, 2022

Date of Accident
January 2, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jaime Puente
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 70, Sweetwater, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at State Hwy 70 in Sweetwater, TX on January 2nd, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11:03 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by 30-year-old Horizon City, TX man was turning south from Jenny George onto Lamar when, according to investigators, it failed to yield to a Jeep operated by 53-year-old Jaime Puente. The vehicles collided and Puente suffered minor injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Jeep SUV
Road/Highway
State Hwy 70
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer failed to yield to a Jeep SUV during a turn

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