Texas

Yavonne Mayes Killed in Accident at Hwy 73 in Port Arthur, TX

Published on: March 28, 2022

Date of Accident
March 27, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Yavonne Mayes
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Texas 73, Port Arthur, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a woman at Hwy 73 in Port Arthur, TX on March 27th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 10:30 am. According to initial reports, an eastbound Chrysler passenger car was behind a semi-truck that was slowing due to a wide load carrying vehicle ahead of the truck. Investigators believe the Chrysler failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of the truck, causing fatal injuries to a passenger, identified as 19-year-old Yavonne Mayes. The driver and a second passenger were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries while the truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Port Arthur Police
Vehicles Involved
Chrysler passenger car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 73
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chrysler passenger car collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer in slowing traffic

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