Texas

Phillip Araujo, Clay Burt Killed in Accident at US Hwy 285 in Pecos, TX

Published on: February 24, 2025

Date of Accident
December 18, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Phillip Araujo, Clay Burt
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Officials in Pecos, TX, are investigating a fatal collision between a commercial vehicle and a train that occurred on December 18, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m. on U.S. Highway 285. According to investigators, a Peterbilt truck tractor hauling an oversized load became stuck on the railroad tracks when it was struck by an oncoming train.

The crash resulted in the deaths of two train occupants, 47-year-old Phillip Araujo and 63-year-old Clay Burt. The truck driver,  was reportedly uninjured. Alleged contributing factors include the oversized load, insufficient clearance for the commercial vehicle, and the presence of the train at the crossing. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pecos Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Train
Road/Highway
US Hwy 285
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck crossing the roadway was struck by an approaching Train

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