13-year-old was driving truck in fiery crash with University of the Southwest bus, NTSB says

The truck’s left entrance tire, which was a spare tire, additionally blew out earlier than impression, Landsberg mentioned.

In keeping with the NTSB, the crash occurred Tuesday at about 8:17 p.m. on FM 1788 close to Andrews. Officers mentioned a 2017 Ford transit van was towing a 2019 Salvation 8-foot field trailer and was touring on FM1788. The van, which was operated by the College of the Southwest, was headed again to Hobbs, New Mexico after a golf event in Midland.

Authorities mentioned a coach and eight pupil passengers from the college’s golf crew have been on board.

On the similar time, a 2007 Dodge 2500 pickup truck was touring on FM 1788, when it veered into the alternative lane and collided with the van head-on. Following the crash, a hearth started and engulfed each autos.

In keeping with the NTSB, the driving force of the Dodge pickup was recognized as a 13-year-old.

One have to be 14 in Texas to begin taking classroom programs for a learner’s license and 15 to obtain that provisional license to drive with an teacher or licensed grownup within the car. Division of Public Security Sgt. Victor Taylor mentioned a 13-year-old driving can be breaking the legislation.

Though it was unclear how briskly the 2 autos have been touring, “this was clearly a high-speed collision,” Landsberg mentioned.

The Related Press contributed to this report.