Texas

Victoriano Rodriguez Killed in Accident at State Hwy 85 in Dimmit County, TX

Published on: October 1, 2024

Date of Accident
August 24, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Victoriano Rodriguez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 85, Big Wells, Dimmit County, TX, USA

What Happened

Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at State Hwy 85 in Dimmit County, TX on August 24th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 7:28 a.m. According to investigators, a Ram 1500 headed westbound on Hwy 85 is alleged to have crossed a center dividers while navigating a curve in the road. The vehicle entered through a no-pass zone, reports say, before colliding head-on with a Dodge Dakota. The driver of the Dodge, identified as 63-year-old Victoriano Rodriguez, was fatally injured. The other driver was not publicly identified and was allegedly seriously injured and charged with Wrong Side Not Passing. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ram 1500, Dodge Dakota
Road/Highway
State Hwy 85
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ram 1500 and a Dodge Dakota were involved in a collision

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