Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation on West Lake Road • Abilene, TX
Summary
Car Crash Abilene Texas in Abilene, Texas: On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 12:52 am, first responders were called to the 6500 block of West Lake Rd in Abilene, Texas, following a major single-vehicle crash involving a Toyota Rav4. The SUV was traveling southbound and began swerving right before entering a grass drainage ditch and rolling over. At the scene, one person, identified as 17-year-old Michael Menjares, was pronounced deceased, while four other occupants were transported to the local hospital with injuries.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Menjares | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unknown | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation on West Lake Road • Abilene, TX