Alex Silva, 26, dies, three injured in two-car collision on SH-95 in Smithville, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sun, 03/20/2016 - 3:34pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, March 20, 2016

Smithville fatal crash victim identified

SMITHVILLE, Texas — The driver pronounced deceased after crashing his vehicle into oncoming traffic in Smithville has been identified. According to Robbie Barrera with Texas DPS, Alex Silva, 26, of Bastrop was traveling northbound on SH-95 in Smithville when he according to reports, he tried to pass a vehicle directly in front of him. Silva was driving his 2011 Chevy Pickup truck. Silva made the attempt to pass going uphill in a "No Passing" zone.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Alex Silva
Roadway: 
SH-95
Area: 
Austin, TX

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