Current:Home > MyTexas child only survivor of 100 mph head-on collision, police say -TradeGrid
Texas child only survivor of 100 mph head-on collision, police say
View
Date:2025-04-20 14:08:13
A child was the only survivor of a deadly crash that involved excessive speed in Texas last week.
According to the Amarillo Police Department, a 17-year-old driver of a Lexus was traveling over 100 mph just before a crash on Jan. 11 in Amarillo.
Around 12:54 p.m., Amarillo Police Department responded to a major head-on collision involving two sedans.
A white Lexus, driven by a 17-year-old female, lost control, entered oncoming traffic and collided with a Chevrolet Impala traveling in the opposite direction, police said.
The Impala was driven by Joseph Hernandez, 37, and his brother, Moses Hernandez, 38, as the front passenger.
The 17-year-old driver, identified as Victoria Vasquez by various media outlets and on social media, was ejected from the Lexus and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The two adults in the Impala also died from their injuries, authorities confirmed, but a third passenger - a child who was properly retrained in a child car seat - survived the collision.
All passengers in the Impala were wearing their seatbelts, police said.
Dallas-area head-on crash:Details emerge in wreck that killed 6, injured 3
Amarillo Police gives an update on the lone survivor
Amarillo Police Department told USA TODAY on Friday the child involved in the crash suffered minor injuries.
The child, whose age was not provided, was taken to the hospital for treatment and is recovering from their injuries.
There's no word on how long the child remained in the hospital.
veryGood! (1429)
Related
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the House
- New House bill would require TikTok divest from parent company ByteDance or risk U.S. ban
- Mom arrested after mixing a drink to give to child's bully at Texas school, officials say
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Powerball winning numbers for March 6, 2024 drawing: Jackpot rises to $521 million
- Movie Review: John Cena gets the laughs in middling comedy ‘Ricky Stanicky’
- Watch as onboard parachute saves small plane from crashing into Washington suburb
- Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
- Massachusetts bill aims to make child care more accessible and affordable
Ranking
- Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
- Justin Timberlake announces free, one night concert in Los Angeles: How to get tickets
- Horoscopes Today, March 7, 2024
- New Hampshire Republicans are using a land tax law to target northern border crossings
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on Netflix
- Putin’s crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others
- This Oscar Nominee for Barbie is Among the Highest Paid Hollywood Actors: See the Full List
Recommendation
Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there
Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns out indefinitely with torn meniscus, per report
For Kevin James, all roads lead back to stand-up
Don't Miss Out On Free People's Flash Sale For Up To 80% Off, With Deals Starting at Under $20
California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Ground cinnamon sold at discount retailers contaminated with lead, FDA urges recall
Miami Seaquarium gets eviction notice several months after death of Lolita the orca
Pamela Anderson says this change since her Playboy days influenced makeup-free look