Basic Facts
Crash date: April 26, 2026
Crash location: U.S. Highway 83 south of Catarina, TX
People involved:
- David Felipe Salas, 44
- Unidentified truck driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Webb County, TX — April 26, 2026, David Salas was killed in a truck accident at about 3:40 a.m. on U.S. Highway 83 south of Catarina.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a southbound 2019 Peterbilt semi-truck jackknifed north of State Highway 44 and collided with a northbound 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.
Volkswagen driver David Felipe Salas, 44, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.
The truck driver, who suffered minor injuries, is not facing any charges related to the crash at this time, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Webb County crash.
How Did This Accident Occur?
A jackknifed semi-truck usually happens after the driver loses control, possibly due to speed, handling or mechanical issues. The only way to figure out what caused this crash is to wait until the investigation is complete.
In my experience, wrecks like this are often attributable to decisions made before the truck hits the road. Was the driver properly trained? Was the truck adequately inspected? Did the trucking company have policies in place to limit fatigue or high-risk behavior?
Investigators should be able to provide answers so the Volkswagen driver’s family does not have any lingering questions about what happened on U.S. 83.
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