Texas

Richard Villarreal Killed in Accident at RM 1492 in Upton County, TX

Published on: January 31, 2024

Date of Accident
December 24, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Richard Villarreal
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM1492, Crane, Upton County, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at RM 1492 in Upton County, TX on December 24th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 10:04 p.m. According to investigators, a Jeep Wrangler, operated by 32-year-old Richard Villarreal, was southbound on RM 1492. The vehicle is said to have veered from the road, for unconfirmed reasons, and lost control while attempting to correct back onto the roadway. The vehicle went into a skid, reports say, before entering into a barrow ditch and overturned. Police say Villarreal was partially ejected from the vehicle in the crash and suffered fatal injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Jeep Wrangler
Road/Highway
RM 1492
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Jeep Wrangler veered from the road into a ditch and overturned

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