Javier Laso ID’d as Victim In Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash on U.S. 77 in Refugio County

Refugio County, Texas (April 27, 2023) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the man who died following a collision between a train and an 18-Wheeler on Wednesday afternoon in Refugio County as Javier Laso, 55, of Alice.

The fatal crash happened at around 1:22 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, on U.S. 77.

DPS said Laso was driving a Kenworth truck tractor semi-trailer southbound on U.S. 77 when he attempted to make a right turn onto a private drive and failed to yield the right of way to an oncoming train.

The train ultimately struck the 18-wheeler. Due to the impact, the 18-wheeler turned completely around and detached from the cab before flipping.

Laso was ejected from the semi-truck. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation by DPS.

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