Texas

Silvia Casillas Killed; Enrique Casillas Injured in Accident at I-10 in Ozona, TX

Published on: July 7, 2021

Date of Accident
July 2, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-10, Ozona, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have information related to a crash that killed a person at I-10 in Ozona, TX on July 2nd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 2:55 p.m. A rear tire on a Ford Explorer operated by 51-year-old Enrique Casillas suffered a blowout, causing the vehicle to lose control and overturn multiple times. A passenger in the vehicle, 53-year-old Silvia Casillas, was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected from the vehicle. She suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Enrique was hospitalized with possible internal injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford Explorer
Road/Highway
I-10
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Explorer suffered a tire blow out causing it to lost control and overturn multiple times

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