Texas

Patrick Daniel Purdom Killed in Accident at I-20 in Reeves County, TX

Published on: April 22, 2025

Date of Accident
April 3, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Patrick Daniel Purdom
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

On April 3, 2025, sometime around 2:29 p.m., a fatal crash occurred on Interstate 20 in Reeves County, Texas, within an active construction zone. Reports indicate a semi-truck was traveling southwest when it allegedly failed to control its speed and took faulty evasive action, causing it to strike a 24-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian, identified as Patrick Daniel Purdom, sustained fatal injuries. The semi-truck driver was uninjured and allegedly fled the scene. He was later charged with failure to stop and render aid involving death. Additional details were not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Reeves County Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck collided with a pedestrian

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