UPDATE (July 10, 2023): Authorities released new information about the crash, which is currently described as an intoxicated driving incident.
According to DPS officials, 18-year-old Francisca Almaraz and a 17-year-old girl were passengers in a Toyota pickup that was said to be going southbound on the highway. Authorities say the driver of that vehicle was allegedly intoxicated and crashed with an 18-wheeler. As a result, Almaraz was fatally injured while the 17-year-old had injuries described as serious.
The driver of the pickup reportedly faces a charges for Intoxication Manslaughter. Additional details about the accident are pending further investigations.
Brazos County, TX — July 6, 2023, injuries were reported following a commercial truck accident at around 11:00 p.m. along Highway 6.
Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety indicated that the incident took place in the area of the Highway 6 (U.S. 190) and North Harvey Mitchell Parkway.
Right now, exact circumstances surrounding the accident are unavailable. Authorities at this time say only that a pickup going along the highway somehow crashed into the back end of an 18-wheeler. This resulted in the pickup apparently catching fire.
Reports at this time say there were injuries resulting from the crash. However, there is no indication of who was hurt or how severely. Additional details about the crash are pending further investigations.
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