Texas

Yvonne Mendoza Injured in Accident at FM 973 in Travis County, TX

Published on: July 13, 2021

Date of Accident
June 28, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Yvonne Mendoza
Type of Accident
School Bus
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM973, Austin, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at FM 973 in Travis County, TX on June 8th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:42 p.m. A GMC Yukon operated by 59-year-old Todd Smith reportedly failed to control its speed as traffic ahead came to a stop. In order to avoid a collision, the Yukon attempted to veer from the road and lost control, eventually re-entering traffic and colliding with a Nissan Kicks operated by 59-year-old Yvonne Mendoza. The Kicks was pushed into the path of a school bus and the two collided, causing the school bus to los control and strike an additional vehicle. Mendoza suffered serious injuries. Smith, the other two drivers and the children aboard the bus were all evaluated for possible injuries. Smith recovered a citation for Failure to Control Speed.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
GMC Yukon, Nissan Kicks, School Bus, Subaru Impreza
Road/Highway
FM 973
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC Yukon failed to control speed as traffic stopped ahead and lost control, crashing into a Nissan Kicks pushing it into oncoming traffic and colliding with a School bus causing it to lose control and also strike a Subaru Impreza

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