Texas

Kyla Hooper Killed in Accident at US 290 in Fayette County, TX

Published on: August 20, 2021

Date of Accident
July 29, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Kyla Hooper
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 290, Austin, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials have identified the person killed in the crash at US 290 in Fayette County, TX on July 29th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 9:42 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 63-year-old Elmendorf man was in a westbound turn lane attempting to turn onto US 290 east. A westbound Hyundai Sonata operated by 24-year-old Kyla Hooper is said to have veered into the left turn lane for unknown reasons and crashed into the rear of the tractor-trailer. Hooper suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The Elmendorf man was not injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Peterbilt 389 Tractor-Trailer, Hyundai Sonata
Road/Highway
US 290
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Hyundai Sonata veered from its lane into a run lane colliding with the rear of a Peterbilt 389 Tractor-Trailer

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