Heliodoro Alejandre Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Military 281 near Progreso

Passenger Dies in Progreso Collision on U.S. 281

Progreso, Texas (February 2, 2018) – A collision involving a tractor-trailer in Progreso Thursday night left a 44-year-old passenger dead, according to Texas Department of Public Safety.
The accident took place on Thursday, February 1, on U.S. Military 281 near Progreso.
The DPS reported that a vehicle was driven eastbound on U.S. Military 281 when the driver lost control, swerved into the westbound lane and collided with the tractor-trailer.
Authorities said Heliodoro Alejandre Jr., 44, of Santa Rosa, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was declared deceased at the incident site. The driver of the vehicle sustained unspecified injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The eastbound and westbound lanes of U.S. 281 Military remained closed during a clearing operation.
An investigation into the deadly collision remained underway.
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