Texas

Oscar Valdez Killed in Train Accident at Hwy 317 near Moody, TX

Published on: November 18, 2022

Date of Accident
November 16, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Oscar Valdez
Type of Accident
Commercial Train
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Texaco Moody, Texas 317, Moody, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man at Hwy 317 near Moody, TX on November 16th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. According to investigators, an Amtrak train was involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle under unclear circumstances. Officials say a vehicle was reported being disabled on the tracks prior to the collision, however, they were not able to confirm if it was the passenger vehicle or another train. 82-year-old Oscar Valdez suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Moody Police
Vehicles Involved
Train, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Hwy 317
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle was struck by a train

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