Airman Tyler Fajardo Killed in Athens Two-Vehicle Crash on Jed Robinson Loop at FM 1616

Athens, Texas (October 29, 2022) – An airman was killed, and three other airmen were injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Athens, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened on October 24, on Jed Robinson Loop at the intersection of FM 1616.

Authorities said a United States Air Force van was traveling southbound on FM 1616 when it came to a stop at the intersection while an 18-wheeler was traveling westbound in the outside lane of the Loop.

The van tried to cross the intersection and was struck by the 18-wheeler. The impact caused the van to slide into the southbound side of the Loop while the 18-wheeler jackknifed on the northbound side of the Loop.

Airman First Class Tyler Drew Fajardo, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other airmen were taken to UT Health East Texas – Athens for treatment.

The 18-wheeler driver was not taken to the hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

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