Alexander Garcia Killed in Ward County 18-Wheeler Crash on Interstate 20

Ward County, Texas (February 15, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured Sunday morning in an 18-wheeler crash in Ward County, according to troopers.

The fatal crash happened around 9:40 a.m., February 14, on Interstate 20, four miles west of Pyote.

According to a preliminary investigation, an 18-wheeler driven by Alexander Garcia, 45, of Miami, Florida, was disabled in the roadway from a crash and was blocking the eastbound lanes of the interstate. 

Arturo Ayala, 61, of Bellflower, California, was driving an 18-wheeler eastbound when he began to brake, went into a skid, and crashed into Garcia’s truck.

Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger was uninjured in the crash.

Ayala was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Interstate 20 was closed for several hours.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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