EP man killed in fatal crash near Batesville
- May 12, 2022
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Batesville, Texas - THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at approximately 6:20 AM on FM 117, approximately 19 miles south of Batesville, in Zavala County.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 1997 Kenworth Truck Tractor was traveling southbound on FM 117.
The truck tractor left roadway into the east barrow ditch, striking a pole, fence and then rolled on its left side.
Due to injuries sustained, the driver, Blas Peña Jr., 54, a resident of Eagle Pass, was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of Peace Judge Paula Deleon. DPS Troopers are further investigating this fatal crash.
Muere hombre de EP en accidente fatal cerca de Batesville
Batesville, Texas - EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA (DPS) DE TEXAS está investigando un accidente fatal de un vehículo que ocurrió el miércoles 11 de mayo de 2022 aproximadamente a las 6:20 a. m. en FM 117, aproximadamente a 19 millas al sur de Batesville, en Zavala Condado.
La investigación preliminar reveló que un tracto camión Kenworth de 1997 viajaba hacia el sur por FM 117.
El camión tractor salió de la calzada hacia la zanja del túmulo este, golpeó un poste, una cerca y luego rodó sobre su lado izquierdo.
Debido a las lesiones sufridas, el conductor, Blas Peña Jr., de 54 años, residente de Eagle Pass, fue declarado muerto en el lugar por la jueza de paz Paula Deleon. DPS Troopers está investigando más a fondo este accidente fatal.
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