Carmen Ruiz Killed in Big Rig Accident on U.S. 57 near Batesville

The incident took place on U.S. 57 at about 5:30 a.m. January 22.

Carmen Ruiz
Carmen Ruiz Killed in Big Rig Accident on U.S. 57 near Batesville

Batesville, TX –  One person was killed in a wrong-way collision near Batesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The incident took place on U.S. 57 at about 5:30 a.m. January 22.

According to the report, Carmen Ruiz, 50, was driving a Dodge Caravan east on westbound U.S. 57 when the Dodge collided with a Peterbilt.

Ruiz was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The two occupants of the Peterbilt were not injured

An investigation into the deadly collision is ongoing.

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