Texas DPS want to remind Texans to by no means drink and drive. Always plan forward and make the most of a chosen driver when ingesting.
FORT HOOD, Texas — As reported, Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers responded to a report of a crash involving a flawed means driver early Saturday morning. State troopers confirmed July 17 that three younger adults lost their lives in the crash.
A 2017 Toyota Corolla, reportedly operated by 22-year-old Matthew Fernandez of Fort Hood, was touring eastbound in the westbound lane on I-14 close to the Ft. Hood T.J. Mills exit, as reported by state troopers.
A 2013 Kia Optima, reportedly operated by 20-year-old Aaliyah Marie Peinado from Copperas Cove, was touring westbound on I-14. The passenger in the automobile was 22-year-old Joshua Smith of Copperas Cove.
Fernandez’s Toyota crashed into Peinado inflicting a hearth after the crash. Witnesses tried to free Fernandez from the burning automobile however had been unable to, in keeping with experiences.
It can also be reported that each Peinado and Smith didn’t have seatbelts on. Smith died from the impression, as reported by state troopers. Peinado was transported to Baylor Scott and White in Temple the place she later died of her accidents.
Texas DPS want to remind Texans to by no means drink and drive. Always plan forward and have a chosen driver or use a rideshare app when ingesting alcohol, as acknowledged by police.
Everyone in a automobile is required to put on a seatbelt, as acknowledged by Texas Law. Failing to be restrained by a seatbelt enormously will increase the danger of great damage or demise when concerned in a visitors crash, in keeping with Texas DPS.