NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)July 29, 2026United States
Fatal Head-on Collision on FM 511 in Cameron County
A woman died and a man was hospitalized following a head-on collision between a semi-truck and a passenger car on FM 511 in Cameron County on July 22. The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
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The incident resulted in a fatality and a serious injury, prompting an ongoing investigation by state authorities into traffic safety on FM 511.
Key Facts
- A fatal head-on collision occurred on FM 511, south of State Highway 48, on Wednesday, July 22, at approximately 8:52 a.m.
- A female passenger in a 2007 Toyota Scion died at the scene.
- The male driver of the Toyota Scion was transported to Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen and is in stable condition.
- The other vehicle involved was a 2020 Kenworth semi-truck towing a 2016 model tank.
- The driver of the semi-truck reported no injuries.
- Preliminary investigation suggests the Toyota Scion was traveling south in the northbound lane before the impact.
- The identity of the deceased woman has not been released by authorities.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Who's Mentioned
locationFM 511“The road where the collision took place.”organizationTexas Department of Public Safety“The agency conducting the investigation into the accident.”locationCameron County“The location where the accident occurred.”locationValley Baptist Hospital“The hospital where the surviving driver was transported.”