Texas

Martin Porras Injured in Accident at State Hwy 302 in Kermit, TX

Published on: March 20, 2023

Date of Accident
February 21, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Martin Porras
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 302, Kermit, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a person at State Hwy 302 in Kermit, TX on February 21st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 2:49 p.m. According to investigators, a Ford Explorer operated by 89-year-old Martin Porras was headed southbound from a private parking lot, pulling onto the roadway. Officials say the vehicle failed to yield right of way and turned into the path of a commercial truck, causing the vehicle to overturn several times. Porras suffered serious injuries in the collision. The other driver, a 27-year-old Dallas man, was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford Explorer, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
State Hwy 302
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Explorer and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a collision

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