A young woman from Laredo, Texas was tragically killed early Monday morning, following a collision with an 18-wheeler just outside of Freer, Texas.
18-Wheeler Driver Was Attempting to Avoid Disabled Vehicle
The November 6th crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. along Highway 59, about 9 miles from Freer.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the 18-wheeler was travelling south on Highway 59 when the driver spotted a disabled vehicle along the side of the road.
The driver tried to avoid the vehicle by changing lanes. Nevertheless, the trailer slammed into the car’s passenger side.
21-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead at Scene
21-year-old Gloria Isabel Grimaldo was pronounced dead at the scene by Duval County Justice of the Peace Josie Fernandez.
The unidentified 18-wheeler driver escaped the crash without injury.
The Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the accident. No citations have been issued so far.
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