Texas

Keith Rippstein, Dorothy Rippstein Injured in Accident at US 181 in Karnes County, TX

Published on: September 3, 2021

Date of Accident
August 12, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Keith Rippstein, Dorothy Rippstein
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 181, Floresville, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that injured at least one person on US 181 in Karnes County, TX on August 12th, 2021. Officials have said the crash happened around 8:03 a.m. A GMC Sierra operated by 62-year-old Keith Rippstein was previously stopped at a stop sign on Calvert Ave then it reportedly failed to yield to oncoming northbound traffic and pulled into the path of a tractor-trailer. The two vehicles collided and the Sierra ended up veering from the road and crashing through a fence. Rippstein was seriously injured. His passenger, 88-year-old Dorothy Rippstein, was evaluated for possible injuries. The truck driver was also evaluated for possible injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, GMC Sierra
Road/Highway
US 181
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), possible injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC Sierra failed to yield to traffic and collided with a tractor-trailer

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