May 24, 2023 / Source: Valley Central
The Mercedes Police Department reported a motor vehicle crash in the evening. The accident happened close to the floodway bridge at around 4 p.m.
Mercedes police and fire departments arrived at the scene in response to two reports of the car speeding and colliding at around 4 p.m.
Authorities found the car hanging off the road, engulfed in flames, and with a person inside when they arrived. A person was killed when their car crashed and caught fire close to the floodway bridge.
He was declared dead right at the scene. His name and identity have not been officially confirmed by authorities.
Investigators are still looking into the fatal crash.