Robbie Carter and Yareli Padierna Killed, 4 Injured in 3-Vehicle Accident at US 290 North and Saratoga Farms Blvd in Elgin

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The fatal accident was reported around 11:55 p.m. on August 30 at the intersection of US Highway 290 North and Saratoga Farms Boulevard.

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Robbie Carter and Yareli Padierna Killed, 4 Injured in 3-Vehicle Accident at US 290 North and Saratoga Farms Blvd in Elgin

Elgin, TX – Two people were killed and four others were injured Saturday night in a three-vehicle accident in Elgin, according to the police.

The fatal accident was reported around 11:55 p.m. on August 30 at the intersection of US Highway 290 North and Saratoga Farms Boulevard.

Police said three vehicles were involved in the collision. Two of the vehicles were immediately engulfed in flames.

Robbie Carter, 66, of McDade, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Five people were taken to local hospitals by helicopters and ambulances.

Yareli Padierna, 13, of Elgin, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The conditions of the other four victims were not disclosed.

The police are investigating the accident.

Earlier Story

Elgin, TX – Two people were killed and four others were injured Saturday night in a multi-vehicle accident in Elgin, according to the police.

The fatal accident was reported around 11:55 p.m. on August 30 at the intersection of US Highway 290 North and Saratoga Farms Boulevard.

Police said multiple vehicles were involved in the collision. Two vehicles were immediately engulfed in flames.

Robbie Carter, 66, of McDade, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Five people were taken to local Austin hospitals by helicopters and ambulances.

A 13-year-old from Elgin was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The police are investigating the accident. Anyone with additional information regarding this accident is asked to contact Lt. Matthew Hicks at 512-285-5757 or matthew.hicks@elgintexas.gov.

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