Woman Killed in Fatal Semi-Truck Wreck in Hudspeth County

Hudspeth County, TX (7/16/2021) – A woman was fatally killed after a wreck with a semi-truck on Interstate 10 west of Sierra Blanca. 

The accident happened at 12:19 p.m. when a Peterbilt semi-truck towing a dump trailer headed west failed-to-yield while turning right at an intersection. A Kia Sportage SUV headed east on the road collided into the semi-truck.

The driver of the SUV, Maribel Aguirre, 36, was killed as a result of the wreck. 

The driver of the Peterbilt, 47-year-old Ricardo Valdez, suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Texas Truck Accident Attorneys

An investigation to this accident will prove essential due to the fact that a commercial truck put another driver’s life at risk. The driver of the semi-truck that caused the accident, and the trucking company, may be liable for any damages brought forth upon the motorist.

The elements of liability, damages, and the ability to pay are critical in determining the value of a case or claim. Without all three elements, a case has little to no value given the nature of our legal system. If you would like to discuss your injury and accident case with a truck accident lawyer from Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm feel free to give us a call at (713) 405-1263 or send us an email to discuss your claim.

Source: El Paso Times