Texas

Two Injured in Accident at US 285 in Reeves County, TX

Published on: October 18, 2024

Date of Accident
August 31, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

US Highway 285, Pecos, Reeves County, TX, U.S.

What Happened

Police are investigating a collision that injured at least two people at US 285 in Reeves County, TXPolice say the incident happened around 7:26 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is alleged to have been traveling at an unsafe speed while headed northwest on US 285. As a result, police claim the truck rolled into oncoming traffic where it collided with an oncoming Ram 5500. Officials say a 52-year-old passenger in the Ram was seriously injured while the 27-year-old driver had minor injuries. The tractor-trailer operator was allegedly uninjured and cited for Unsafe Speed. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Ram 5500
Road/Highway
US 285
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer and a Ram 5500 were involved in a collision

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