TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – PALO PINTO COUNTY FATAL 10.20.23

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 1            Number of Injured: 0                  Number Killed: 1

Date & Time: 10/20/23 at 7:58 P.M.

County: Palo Pinto

Location: SH 337, 3 miles northwest of Graford

Posted Speed Limit: 75 MPH.

Road Condition: Dry.

Vehicle 1: 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Driver 1: Deceased

Jose Misael Rodriguez Vega, male, 52 YOA of Graham, TX

Seatbelt: No

Pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Shawn Humphries

Description: Preliminary investigation indicates that vehicle 1 was traveling northbound on SH 337 when it drove off the west side of the road. The driver lost control of the vehicle and it rolled several times, ejecting the driver. This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.

Investigated by: Trooper T. Alewine – Palo Pinto County DPS.

A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/CrashReportSearch.htm           

William Lockridge

Sergeant, Safety Education, Media and Communications

Texas Department of Public Safety