Texas

Susan Marie Komanetsky Killed in Accident at FM 1053 in Crane County, TX

Published on: April 22, 2025

Date of Accident
April 16, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Susan Marie Komanetsky
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that killed a woman at FM 1053 in Crane County, TX on April 16th, 2025. Police say the incident happened around 10:20 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer headed northbound is alleged to have suffered a tire blowout that caused the vehicle to enter into a southbound lane. There, reports indicate the vehicle collided head-on with a Volkswagen Jetta before catching fire. Authorities say the driver of the Volkswagen, identified as 32-year-old Susan Marie Komanetsky, was fatally injured. The truck operator, identified as 59-year-old Ronnie Lewis Barlow, was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Volkswagen Jetta
Road/Highway
FM 1053
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer suffered a tire blowout and collided head-on with a Volkswagen Jetta

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