Texas

Shahir Ahmed Killed in Accident at US 87 in Dawson County, TX

Published on: September 13, 2023

Date of Accident
August 17, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Shahir Ahmed
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 87, Victoria, Dawson County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 87 in Dawson County, TX on August 17th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4:40 p.m. According to investigators, a Porsche 911 was southbound before going into a skid for unclear reasons. It then crossed a left lane into a center median before hitting a culvert and going airborne. Upon landing, police say the vehicle overturned into a cotton field. The crash left the driver, identified as 42-year-old Shahir Ahmed, with fatal injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Porsche 911
Road/Highway
US 87
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Porsche 911 veered from the road into a culvert before overturning

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