Texas

Mitchell Reinitz, Jeffrey Walker Injured in Accident at US 281 in Alice, TX

Published on: July 17, 2024

Date of Accident
July 15, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Mitchell Reinitz, Jeffrey Walker
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 281, Alice, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that injured at least two people at US 281 in Alice, TX on July 15th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 2:45 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is said to have suffered a tire blowout that caused it to lose control. As a result, reports say the vehicle crashed in a southbound lane before a second approaching truck struck the overturned truck. Reports say the collision injured both the driver of the second truck, 38-year-old Jeffrey Walker and an individual who stopped to assist after the initial crash, 67-year-old Mitchell Reinitz. Also injured was the driver of the firs truck, identified as 48-year-old Ricardo Betancourt. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 281
Injuries Sustained

Various injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with an overturned truck

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