Texas

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

Published on: April 14, 2023

Date of Accident
March 28, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured two people at US 285 in Reeves County, TX on March 28th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4:29 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by a 53-year-old Fabens man was headed northbound on a road believed to be uneven. The attached trailer is said to have lost traction before sliding down the road and sticking two pedestrians and a parked vehicle. The pedestrians are said to have both suffered serious injuries. The driver was not injured and additional information was not stated.

Additional Information

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

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a parked vehicles and pedestrians after losing traction and sliding down an dirt road

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