Teresa Briseno Killed in NE El Paso Semi-Truck Crash on U.S. 54 (Gateway North)

El Paso, Texas (October 8, 2021) – According to the authorities, one person was killed Wednesday night in a semi-truck crash in northeast El Paso.

The victim has been identified as Teresa Briseno, 66, of northeast El Paso.

The fatal crash happened around 8:45 p.m., October 6, in the 14000 Gateway North Boulevard (U.S. 54) and Stateline Road.

Authorities said a car failed to yield to a semi-truck that was pulling two trailers, resulting in a collision.

The force of the impact caused one of the trailers to overturn.

The car driver was killed in the crash. 

The truck driver was uninjured in the crash.

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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