Basic Facts

Crash date: August 31, 2026

Crash location: Interstate 20 near exit 29 west of Hermosa, TX

People involved:

  • Bernardo Hinojos Garcia, 58
  • Unidentified truck driver, 50

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities issue any traffic citations? Yes

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

Reeves County, TX — August 31, 2026, Bernardo Garcia was injured in a truck accident at about 7:50 p.m. on Interstate 20 near Hermosa.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2024 International semi-truck was heading east when it crashed into a 2002 GMC Yukon that was stopped in a construction zone near exit 29. The collision caused the SUV to overturn.

GMC driver Bernardo Hinojos Garcia, 58, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The truck driver was cited for speeding after the crash, the report states. He and the man riding with him were not hurt in the crash.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Reeves County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

Initial reports contend the truck driver caused this crash while speeding. That means investigators should look at the potential role of the trucking company in this accident, as well as working to reconstruct the collision.

The company’s records should show if the driver was vetted and trained properly or whether the truck was overdue for any scheduled maintenance or repairs.

Investigators also will work to reconstruct this crash by poring over vehicle data, physical evidence, witness statements and available video footage, while cell phone records could show if the driver was texting or interacting with an app at the time.

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