Texas

Maria Trinidad Ortiz Gonzalez Killed in Accident at LBJ Freeway and Jupiter Rd in Garland, TX

Date of Accident
February 3, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Maria Trinidad Ortiz Gonzalez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

LBJ Freeway & Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX, USA

What Happened

Garland Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at LBJ Freeway and Jupiter Rd in Garland, TX on February 3rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Investigators say a semi-truck carrying ice cream collided with a Good Samaritan. Officers say there was a previous collision and vehicles were stopped as individuals attempted to block off traffic. The truck lost control and struck the individuals, one of whom died. The victim was identified as 35-year-old Maria Trinidad Ortiz Gonzalez. Another person was seriously injured and hospitalized for treatment. The semi-truck driver was also taken to the hospital and later released. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Garland Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
LBJ Freeway and Jupiter Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with another vehicle

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