BATESVILLE, Texas (DDN) – A driver who was going the wrong way has perished following a serious accident that occurred in Batesville, Texas.
On Wednesday, at approximately 5:30 a.m., an incident took place on US 57, which is located about five miles east of Batesville.
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Carmen Ruiz, 50, was driving a Dodge Caravan east on the wrong side of the road when they crashed into a Peterbilt, according to the Texas Department of Highway Safety.
Ruiz was declared deceased at the spot. There were no injuries to the driver of the Peterbilt or their passenger.
Reference: Wrong-way driver dies in early morning crash near Batesville
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