Texas

Teen Killed; Two Injured in Accident at US 57 in Frio County, TX

Published on: February 7, 2024

Date of Accident
January 18, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 57, Moore, Frio County, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a teen at US 57 in Frio County, TX on January 18th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 1:43 p.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Trax was westbound on US 57 veered from the road into a shoulder, possible due to driver distraction. The vehicle is said to have gone into a skid before entered into an eastbound lane of travel. There, the vehicle was struck by an approaching tractor-trailer. Reports say a 15-year-old passenger in the Chevrolet was fatally injured while both the 67-year-old driver and a 63-year-old passenger were seriously injured. The other driver was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Trax, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
US 57
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (2), fatal injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Trax and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a crash

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