Texas

Rachel Gibbs Injured in Accident at I-14 in Belton, TX

Date of Accident
September 24, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Rachel Gibbs
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-14, Belton, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a person at I-14 in Belton, TX on September 24th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 5:03 p.m. A commercial truck operated by a 54-year-old Copperas Cove man is accused of failing to control its speed in traffic and colliding with the rear of another vehicle, creating a chain reaction collision involving multiple vehicles. Only one person was injured, 25-year-old Rachel Gibbs, who suffered serious injuries. The truck driver was cited for Failure to Control Speed.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle
Road/Highway
I-14
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle failed to control its speed and created a chain reaction crash

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