Texas

Richard Aguilar Injured in Accident at State Hwy 17 in Balmorhea, TX

Published on: April 4, 2024

Date of Accident
March 6, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Richard Aguilar
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 17 Balhorhea, TX

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at State Hwy 17 in Balmorhea, TX on March 6th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 2:15 a.m. According to investigators, a Ford Expedition was southbound, on Hwy 17, nearing an intersection. Authorities allege the vehicle may have missed a posted stop sign before proceeding into the intersection and traveling over a culver, going airborne and striking a TxDOT sign. Reports say the vehicle also struck a commercial truck parked in a lot nearby, the collision leaving 31-year-old Ford operator, Richard Aguilar, seriously injured. The other driver, who was not publicly identified, was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford Expedition, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
State Hwy 17
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Expedition and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a crash

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