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Tragedy on FM 116: How a Coryell County Trucking Accident Took a Young Life and What Texas Families Need to Know The Texas backroads can be deceptively dangerous. On the evening of March 3, 2026, a routine drive along Farm to Market Road 116 in Coryell County turned into a catastrophic collision that claimed the life of 22-year-old Yasmin Lee Barrientos from Waco. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Barrientos struck the left rear quarter of a tractor-trailer that had pulled out from a loading yard onto the same stretch of roadway. The impact was immediate and fatal—Barrientos was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. This wasn’t just another traffic accident. It was a preventable tragedy that raises serious questions about trucking safety, regulatory compliance, and corporate accountability on Texas highways. At Attorney911, we’ve seen this pattern before: a trucking company cuts corners, a driver makes a questionable decision, and a family loses a loved one. The details of this case—what happened, why it happened, and who is responsible—demand a closer look, especially for Texas families who share these roads with 18-wheelers every day. The Incident: What Happened on FM 116? The Fatal…