Bronte, TX (5/29/2020) – A driver died and another seriously injured in an 18-wheeler crash that happened on Wednesday.
The truck accident occurred on U.S. 277 south of Bronte. A truck driver was traveling southbound when it hydroplaned, crossed lanes causing a collision with the driver traveling northbound.
One driver was identified as 52-year-old Benito Garcia from San Angelo. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jaime Alejandro Gonzalez, 35, was injured and transported to Shannon Medical Center.
Earlier that day, a thunderstorm passed the Bronte area. Hydroplaning occurs when the combination of a slippery road, speeding, and tire pressure causes a driver to lose control. Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.
If you or a loved one were involved in a truck accident, it is important to contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call (713) 987-7111 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.
Source: San Angelo Live
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