Texas

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

Published on: April 8, 2025

Date of Accident
April 2, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Patrick Daniel Purdon
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials identified the person killed in a collision at I-20 in Reeves County, TX on April 2nd, 2025. Police say the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. According to investigators, a westbound semi-truck is alleged to have swerved to avoid colliding with a vehicle near a construction zone. From there, reprots say the vehicle struck an employee in the construction zone, identified as 24-year-old Patrick Daniel Purdon, fatally injured. Police say the driver was identified as 77-year-old Jose Alfonso Melendez, and allegedly charged with failure to stop and render aid in a collision involving death. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck swerved to avoid striking another vehicle before striking a worker in a construction zone

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