Texas

Silvia Veronica Cortez Chavez Killed; Miguel Ortiz Injured in Accident at I-20 in Midland County, TX

Published on: May 10, 2022

Date of Accident
May 8, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Silvia Veronica Cortez Chavez, Miguel Ortiz
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Mount Sylvan, Midland County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials have information on a crash that injured a driver at I-20 in Midland County, TX on May 8th, 2022. Police say the incident involved a truck operated by 70-year-old Miguel Ortiz allegedly failing to yield right of way during a turn and colliding with another truck. Ortiz was hospitalized with serious injuries. A passenger in the same vehicle, identified as 50-year-old Silvia Veronica Cortez Chavez, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The driver of the other truck was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Truck
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck failed to yield during a turn and collided with another truck

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