Texas

Rafael Capistran Hernandez Injured in Accident at US 77 in Brownsville, TX

Published on: March 28, 2022

Date of Accident
March 2, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Rafael Capistran Hernandez
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 77, Brownsville, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 77 in Brownsville, TX on March 2nd, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 10:50 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 45-year0old Matamoros, MX man was headed northbound on US 77 when it reportedly changed lanes when unsafe and struck a Pontiac Torrent operated by 45-year-old Rafael Capistran Hernandez. Hernandez suffered minor injuries in the collision while the other driver was uninjured. The Matamoros man was cited for Changing Lanes When Unsafe.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Pontiac Torrent
Road/Highway
US 77
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer and Pontiac Torrent collided

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