Texas

Maria Cervantes Lopez Killed; Diego Cervantes Injured in Accident at US 287 in Rhome, TX

Published on: November 10, 2023

Date of Accident
October 26, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Maria Cervantes Lopez, Diego Cervantes
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 287, Rhome, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at US 287 in Rhome, TX on October 26th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8:47 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is alleged to have disregarded a traffic control device prior to failing to yield. Officials say the traveled into the path of an approaching Chevrolet Equinox, the two vehicles colliding in the process. The crash left a passenger in the Equinox, identified as 66-year-0old Maria Cervantes Lopez, with fatal injuries. The driver, identified as 65-year-old Diego Cervantes, had serious injuries, police say. Reports indicate the truck operator was uninjured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Chevrolet Equinox
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer and a Chevrolet Equinox were involved in a collision

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