Texas

Mittalbahen Patel Injured in Accident at TX 349 in Martin County, TX

Published on: November 9, 2021

Date of Accident
October 16, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Mittalbahen Patel
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

TX-349, Midland, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at TX 349 in Martin County, TX on October 16th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 12:15 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 28-year-old Baytown man was headed westbound on TX 176 while a Mercedes operated by 37-year-old Mittalbahen Patel was stopped at the stop sign for the intersection of TX 176 and TX 349. The tractor-trailer reportedly failed to yield right of way at the intersection and made a left turn, striking the Mercedes during the turn. Patel suffered serious injuries while a 16-year-old passenger was evaluated for possible injuries. The Baytown man was not injured and cited for Failure to Yield at Stop Intersection and Improper Driver License for Typer of Vehicle.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Mercedes-Benz GLS
Road/Highway
TX 349
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer failed to yield right of way at a stop sign intersection and turned into a Mercedes-Benz GLS

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