One Injured in Laredo City Vehicle Crash at Santa Maria and Matamoros

Laredo, Texas (November 23, 2023) – A driver was injured Tuesday morning after crashing into a City of Laredo vehicle in the downtown area of Laredo, according to the authorities.

The crash was reported around 10:38 a.m., November 21, at the intersection of Santa Maria and Matamoros.

Authorities said a white Ford Expedition was traveling northbound in the 700 block of Santa Maria when it disregarded a red light and crashed into the city vehicle that was traveling eastbound in the 1500 block of Matamoros.

The Ford also struck a traffic safety box on the side of the road. The driver sustained injuries in the crash and was cited for disregarding a red light.

The crash remains under investigation.

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