Texas

Rachel Martinez Killed; Adelita Medeles Injured in Accident at US 60 in Castro County, TX

Published on: April 15, 2022

Date of Accident
April 14, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Rachel Martinez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 60, Amarillo, Castro County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a woman at US 60 in Castro County, TX on April 14th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. A tractor-trailer operated by 46-year-old Adelita Medeles was headed westbound on US 60 when it entered a turn lane to go left on FM 1057. A Chevrolet Malibu operated by 39-year-old Rachel Martinez was headed westbound when it allegedly failed to drive in a single lane and collided with the rear of the truck. Martinez suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Medeles was hospitalized with minor injuries and later released.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
18-Wheeler, Chevrolet Malibu
Road/Highway
US 60
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

18-Wheeler collided with a Chevrolet Malibu

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