Texas

Jovani Eduardo Acosta Killed in Accident at FM 1281 in El Paso, TX

Date of Accident
June 9, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jovani Eduardo Acosta
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 1281, El Paso, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety Officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at FM 1281 in El Paso, TX on June 9th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 10 p.m. According to investigators, a Hyundai Veloster operated by 21-year-old Jovani Eduardo Acosta was headed northeast on Horizon Blvd at an alleged high rate of speed before it lost control and collided with the rear of a GMC Topkick. The impact forced the Hyundai partially under the Topkick, causing injuries that Acosta later died from. The driver of the Topkick left the scene of the accident. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Hyundai Veloster, GMC Topkick
Road/Highway
FM 1281
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Hyundai Veloster collided with a GMC Topkick

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