Victim Identified in Coryell County Crash

22-year-old Waco resident Yasmin Lee Barrientos died after her car struck the back of a trailer.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the identity of the driver killed in a March 3 crash in Coryell County. Yasmin Lee Barrientos, a 22-year-old from Waco, was driving a 2012 Kia Soul northbound on FM 116 when she struck the left rear quarter of a trailer being pulled onto the road by a 2020 Kenworth truck tractor. Barrientos was pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

Fatal traffic accidents on rural roads are an ongoing concern in Texas, with factors like high speeds, poor visibility, and large commercial vehicles contributing to the risks. This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and driver awareness in these areas.

The details

According to DPS Sergeant Bryan Washko, Barrientos was driving her Kia Soul northbound on FM 116 near mile marker 376 north of Copperas Cove when the crash occurred. The 2020 Kenworth truck tractor was pulling a trailer and entering FM 116 from a loading yard when Barrientos' vehicle struck the left rear quarter of the trailer.

  • The crash occurred on March 3, 2026.

The players

Yasmin Lee Barrientos

A 22-year-old resident of Waco, Texas who was killed in the crash.

Bryan Washko

A Sergeant with the Texas Department of Public Safety who provided details about the incident.

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The takeaway

This tragic accident underscores the importance of driver safety and awareness, especially on rural roads where large commercial vehicles and high speeds can create dangerous conditions. Authorities will likely investigate the factors that contributed to the crash in order to identify ways to improve road safety in the region.