Texas

Juan Carlos Mendoza Jr Killed in Accident at FM 755 in Starr County, TX

Date of Accident
January 24, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Juan Carlos Mendoza Jr
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 755, Santa Elena, Starr County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at FM 755 in Starr County, TX on January 24th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around midnight. Reports allege a semi-truck, operated by 36-year-old Juan Carlos Mendoza Jr. was westbound on FM 1017, approaching the FM 755 intersection. For unconfirmed reasons, authorities say the vehicle missed a posted stop sign and veered into a fence and tree. The incident left Mendoza fatally injured, reports say. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
FM 755
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck veered from the road into a fence and tree

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