Texas

Maritza Chavez Injured in Accident at FM 2020 in Ector County, TX

Published on: March 8, 2022

Date of Accident
February 18, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Maritza Chavez
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Ranch to Market 2020, Odessa, Ector County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that injured a person at FM 2020 in Ector County, TX on February 18th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 6:40 p.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-350 operated by a 37-year-old Midland man was headed eastbound on FM 2020 when the truck failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a Chevrolet Equinox stopped in traffic. The impact pushed the Equinox into the Chevrolet Silverado ahead of it, causing the driver of the Equinox, 23-year-old Maritza Chavez, minor injuries. No one else involved was reportedly injured and records indicate a Failure to Control Speed charge was issued for the Midland man.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-350, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Silverado
Road/Highway
FM 2020
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-350 collided with the rear of a Chevrolet Equinox pushing it into a Chevrolet Silverado

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