Texas

Rosanto Villarreal Injured in Accident at US 57 in Zavala County, TX

Published on: August 23, 2023

Date of Accident
July 23, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Rosanto Villarreal
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 57, Pearsall, Zavala County, TX, USA

What Happened

Are authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 57 in Zavala County, TX on July 23rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 5:07 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 42-year-old man who was not publicly identified was westbound at the time of the crash. Police believe a gust a wind may have caused the truck to lose control, leading to the vehicle veering onto the opposite direction lane. The truck was sitting across travel lanes as a Lincoln Aviator operated by 58-year-old Rosanto Villarreal approached. The vehicles ended up colliding, leaving both Villarreal and a 57-year-old passenger with suspected serious injuries. The truck operator was not injured, according to investigators. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
International LT625 Tractor-trailer, Lincoln Aviator
Road/Highway
US 57
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

International LT625 Tractor-trailer and a Lincoln Aviator were involved in a crash

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