Border Patrol Agents Injured in 18-wheeler Accident on U.S. 285 near Riviera, TX
Riviera, TX — May 2, 2023, two Border Patrol agents were injured following an 18-wheeler accident at around 3:00 p.m. on U.S. Highway 285.
Authorities with the Texas Department of Public Safety reported that the incident happened between Riviera and Falfurrias, south of Kingsville. Details from investigators are limited at this time. Right now, officials say only that a Border Patrol truck and an 18-wheeler crossed paths along U.S. Highway 285, resulting in a serious collision.

As a result of that collision, one of the Border Patrol agents had injuries serious enough to require transportation to a hospital in Corpus Christi. The other Border Patrol agent was transported to a hospital in Kingsville for their injuries. The current conditions of the victims are unclear at this time.
No other injuries were mentioned in reports. Right now, the exact cause of the crash remains unclear. Authorities say the crash is still under investigation.
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