Texas

Jesus Tranquilino Garcia Injured in Accident at US 175 in Crandall, TX

Date of Accident
May 27, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Jesus Tranquilino Garcia
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 175, Crandall, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities have information on a crash that injured two people at US 175 in Crandall, TX on May 27th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 6 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer headed westbound alleged to have failed to control its speed prior to colliding with the rear of a Toyota Corolla braking in traffic. The collision created a chain reaction involving two other vehicles. The driver of one of those vehicles, identified as 31-year-old Jesus Tranquilino Garcia, was seriously injured, reports say. An 88-year-old passenger in another vehicle had minor injuries, police say. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Mack Truck, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Express Van, BMW X3
Road/Highway
US 175
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Mack Truck, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Express Van and a BMW X3 were involved in a collision

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