Texas

Joseph Cortez Injured in Accident at South 7th St in Abilene, TX

Published on: January 29, 2024

Date of Accident
January 16, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Joseph Cortez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

S 7th St, Abilene, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that injured a driver at South 7th St in Abilene, TX on January 16th, 2024. Officials believe it happened around 11:14 p.m. According to investigators, a Mazda 6, operated by 41-year-old Joseph Cortez, was headed westbound on South 7th St. The vehicle is said to have been approaching a dip in the road, possibly at an unsafe speed, before losing control. The vehicle left the roadway, traveling through the front yards of nearby private residences before colliding head-on with a tree. The impact left Cortez seriously injured, police say. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Mazda 6
Road/Highway
South 7th St
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Mazda 6 veered from the road into a tree

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