Texas

Jorge Caraccioli Injured in Accident at US 77 in Nueces County, TX

Published on: July 21, 2021

Date of Accident
June 16, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Jorge Caraccioli
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 77, Denton, Nueces County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 77 in Nueces County, TX on June 16th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 5:23 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 51-year-old McAllen man reportedly performed what was considered to be an unsafe lane change and struck a Pontiac G6 operated by 48-year-old Jorge Caraccioli. The impact caused the Pontiac to spin into a cable barrier, causing Caraccioli minor injuries. Police say that the truck driver, who was not injured, mentioned not having seen the Pontiac prior to the lane change and issued him an Unsafe Lane Change charge.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Peterbilt 387 Tractor-Trailer, Pontiac G6
Road/Highway
US 77
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Peterbilt 387 Tractor-Trailer performed an unsafe lane change and collided with a Pontiac G6 causing it to spin into a cable barrier

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