Rosario Alejandra Reaza Soto, 1 Injured in Truck Accident in El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX -- April 26, 2022, Rosario Alejandra Reaza Soto and another person were injured due to an accident where a truck hit their vehicle.
Investigators reported that the crash took place at around 3:00 p.m. along Kellogg Street at Tropicana Avenue.
According to officials, 42-year-old Rosario Alejandra Reaza Soto was driving a Hyundai Elantra on northbound Kellogg. While stopped at the intersection, a semi-truck driver behind Soto was reportedly distracted by something and crashed into the back of the Hyundai.
Soto was said to be possibly injured while a 14-year-old girl in the car had non-incapacitating injuries. The truck driver reportedly told police that he "thought he hit a cardboard box," began driving again, and hit the Hyundai a second time. Specific factors leading up to the crash remain under investigations at this time.
Commentary on Rosario Alejandra Reaza Soto Truck Accident in El Paso
These details are just plain baffling. It's one thing for a truck to crash into a vehicle at a stop sign. It's even more concerning to see an accident like this happen where there were likely people walking in the area. However, the driver saying they thought they hit a box just doesn't make sense. The size disparity between trucks and cars is significant, but it's not that significant. Any truck driver with just an ounce of awareness would know if they hit a car. So what went wrong here? Was there something so distracting in the truck to explain this unusual behavior? Is this an experienced driver, or do they have a history of reckless driving? Were drugs or alcohol involved? Is there something about the driver's work environment that led to this crash? Answering these questions could be crucial not just in getting the victims the help they need but also ensuring the right people are held fully accountable for their actions.
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