Texas

Woman Killed in Accident at I-20 in Kaufman County, TX

Published on: January 26, 2022

Date of Accident
December 31, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-20, Mount Sylvan, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a woman at  I-20 in Kaufman County, TX on December 31st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 12:55 a.m. A tractor-trailer headed eastbound on I-20 is said to have performed an unsafe lane change, causing an adjacent Honda to swerve into a shoulder. The vehicle then lost control and struck a guardrail before spinning into a ditch. A 20-year-old female passenger in the Honda died at the scene. A second woman, also 20, was seriously injured. The driver, a 19-year-old Forney man, was evaluated for possible injuries. The truck involved in crash was unable to be located.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Honda Civic
Road/Highway
I-20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-Trailer performed an unsafe lane change and collided with a Honda Civic

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