Texas

Jose Cortina Injured in Accident at FM 1405 in Chambers County, TX

Published on: January 14, 2022

Date of Accident
December 15, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Jose Cortina
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 1405, Baytown, Chambers County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at FM 1405 in Chambers County, TX on December 15th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 5:30 a.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 50-year-old Moundridge, KS man was headed southbound on FM 405. A Ford F-150 operated by a 410year-old Baytown man was headed eastbound TX 99 as well as a motorcycle operated by 49-year-old Jose Cortina. The tractor-trailer is said to have been traveling at a speed unsafe for the foggy weather conditions and went past a stop sign that may not have been easily visible due to the fog. It collided with the Ford which was pushed into the motorcycle, causing Cortina serious injuries. The other drivers were not injured. Records indicate the Moundridge man was issued an Unsafe Speed citation and Disregarding Stop Sign citation.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Ford F-150, Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
Road/Highway
FM 1405
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer and Ford F-150 collided Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

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