Texas

Sheila Marie Becker Injured in Accident at State Hwy 71 in Burnet County, TX

Date of Accident
April 19, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Sheila Marie Becker
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 71, El Campo, Burnet County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at State Hwy 71 in Burnet County, TX on April 19th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:26 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 43-year-old male was headed eastbound on Hwy 71 when it began to turn left, allegedly failing yield to oncoming traffic. Police allege the truck turned into the path of a Mercury Grand Marquis operated by 42-year-old Sheila Marie Becker. The vehicles collided, leaving Becker with injuries believed to be serious in nature. The other driver was not injured and issued a citation for Failure to Yield Row Turning Left.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Mercury Grand Marquis
Road/Highway
State Hwy 71
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer and a Mercury Grand Marquis were involved in a crash

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