Texas

Leonardo Hernandez Injured in Accident at US 290 in Houston, TX

Published on: December 6, 2021

Date of Accident
September 20, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Leonardo Hernandez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 290, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Houston Police offer details on a crash that injured a driver at US 290 in Houston, TX on September 20th, 2021. Officials say the incident happened around 5:50 a.m. A westbound Dodge Ram operated by 47-year-old Leonardo Hernandez is said to have failed to control its speed before colliding with the rear of a tractor-trailer. Hernandez suffered serious injuries in the collision while the operator of the tractor-trailer, a 51-year-old Cypress man, was not injured. Officers say Failure to Control Speed and Expired Drivers License charges were recommended and/or issued.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram 1500, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 290
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge ram collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer

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