Yasmin Lee Barrientos was pronounced dead at the scene.
Coryell County, TX. – A 22-year-old Waco woman was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on March 3rd in Coryell County.
According to the local police, the crash happened on FM 116 near mile marker 376 at around 8:07 p.m.
The 22-year-old was driving northbound in a Kia Soul on FM 116 when she hit the rear of a semi-truck pulling onto FM 116 from a loading yard.
The Kia driver, Yasmin Lee Barrientos, was pronounced dead at the scene.
It was not immediately clear whether speed or impairment played a role in the crash.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Traffic-related injuries and fatalities remain a significant concern across Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 4,283 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
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