Austin – Carlos Moncada Cruz, Teen Died Following a Collision with a Reckless Driver on US 290
Posted on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 4:39 am
Austin law enforcement officials have released the name of the teen driver who died in a multi-vehicle collision US Highway 290, reports said.
The fatality was identified as 19-year-old Carlos Moncada Cruz.
Police said that Cruz was driving a silver vehicle along the highway when it collided with a sport utility vehicle that was exiting a private driveway. The impact pushed Cruz’s vehicle onto the eastbound lanes where it got hit by a passing truck.
Cruz was pronounced dead by emergency crews who responded to the scene. The driver of the truck suffered from non-life threatening injuries and was rushed to an area hospital for further care. His identification was not immediately released.
An initial investigation shows that the SUV made a left turn on a right-turn-only road which may have contributed to the crash. The driver of the SUV was issued a citation for ignoring a posted sign.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult moment in your life. We strongly believe that authorities will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
According to statistics, at least one person dies from a car accident every two minutes. Most common causes of Texas car accidents include unsafe lane change, following too closely or tailgating, failing to yield, and speeding.
While on the road, it is important to avoid any form of distractions and be completely aware of our surroundings. We have to be reminded of how our choices while behind the wheel can affect other people’s lives.
