Texas

Karina Nichole Ayala Killed in Accident at US 60 in Canyon, TX

Published on: February 17, 2022

Date of Accident
October 12, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Karina Nichole Ayala
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 60 Highway, Canyon, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 60 in Canyon, TX on October 12th, 2021. Officials are saying the incident happened around 5:40 a.m. According to investigators, a commercial truck operated by 71-year-old Gerald Abbott was headed westbound on US-60 and crossing eastbound lanes to turn south. A Chevrolet Cruze operated by 19-year-old Karina Nichole Ayala was headed eastbound in an outside lane. Police believe the commercial truck failed to yield and the Cruze collided with and traveled underneath the truck. Investigators say the Cruze may have been traveling at a speed above the posed limit at the time and Ayala suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Abbott was not injured. Records indicate a Failure to Yield Row-Yield Sign was recommended or issued.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Chevrolet Cruze
Road/Highway
US 60
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer failed to yield row and collided with a Chevrolet Cruze

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