Texas

Rodolfo Piedra Killed in Accident at Loop 323 in Smith County, TX

Published on: November 16, 2021

Date of Accident
October 9, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Rodolfo Piedra
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Texas 323 Loop, Tyler, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at  Loop 323 in Smith County, TX on October 9th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 6:55 a.m. A vehicle operated by 80-year-old Rodolfo Piedra was headed southbound on County Rd 35 when it came to a stop at a stop sign at the intersection with Loop 323. Police say after stopping, the truck proceeded into the intersection and failed to yield to approaching traffic. As a result, it was struck by a Dodge Ram 3500 operated by a 38-year-old Tyler man. The Dodge allegedly attempted evasive action by pulling left, however both vehicles collided and Piedra's vehicle was pushed into a center grass median. He suffered serious injuries in the collision that he died from three days later. The Tyler man suffered minor injuries in the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram 3500
Road/Highway
Loop 323
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck pulled away from a stop sign and failed to yield right of way, colliding with a Dodge Ram 3500

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