Texas

Pedro Omar Gutierrez Killed in Accident at US 281 in Santa Maria, TX

Published on: April 7, 2023

Date of Accident
April 6, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Pedro Omar Gutierrez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 281, Santa Maria, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 281 in Santa Maria, TX on April 6th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:25 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford F-150 operated by 44-year-old Pedro Omar Gutierrez was westbound US 281 when it was struck by a semi-truck. Officials allege the truck failed to yield from a stop sign at the intersection with La Avenida Iglesia. The Ford traveled under the semi-truck, caused Gutierrez fatal injuries at the scene. A passenger in the truck was hospitalized with undisclosed injures. The truck driver was not injured, according to police. Additional information has not been made available.

Additional Information

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

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a pickup truck

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