Laredo, TX — January 27, 2024, two people were injured in a head-on car accident at approximately 7:00 p.m. along Lafayette Street.

According to authorities, the accident took place in the vicinity of the Lafayette Street and Main Avenue intersection.

2 Injured in Head-on Car Accident on Lafayette St. in Laredo, TX

The causal factors that led to the crash are still unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a head-on collision occurred between two separate vehicles. Video of the scene which has been published in the news depicts a pickup truck with extensive front end damage, and four-door vehicle with visible damage to its front left quarter panel.

Preliminary reports state that a woman—age 50—and a man—age 21—incurred suspected severe injuries as a result of the accident; they were each transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of those involved—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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