3 Killed, 6 Injured in Brownsville Car Accident
The crash happened at State Highway 4 and North Indiana Avenue on Saturday morning, and four vehicles were involved.
Three people were killed in a car crash at the intersection of State Highway 4 and North Indiana Avenue in Brownsville on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The Morning Crash on Indiana Avenue
The Brownsville Fire Department responded to the intersection at about 8:40 a.m. The Texas Department of Public Safety said three people died. The driver of a red BMW 328i has been identified as Juan Munoz, 35, of San Benito, who died at Valley Regional Medical Center. The Department of Public Safety said a Border Patrol agent tried to stop the BMW as it headed west on State Highway 4 near Southmost Road.
The department said the BMW went through a red light at North Indiana Avenue and struck a green Hyundai Santa Fe, a silver GMC Sierra and an Acura MDX. Two passengers in the BMW, one in the front right seat and one in the back, died at the scene. The drivers of the Hyundai and the GMC and the child in the Hyundai were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, and the Acura driver refused treatment. Three other passengers in the BMW were hospitalized, one in stable condition and two in critical condition.
What Comes Next in the Brownsville Response
Drivers were asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes while crews were at the scene. The Brownsville Fire Department urged drivers to reduce their speed, keep a safe following distance and allow extra time during the current weather conditions. No information has been released about any charges or when the road reopened.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- valleycentral.com, “DPS: 2 dead in Brownsville crash”
- valleycentral.com, “DPS: Smuggler, 2 migrants dead in Brownsville crash in 4 vehicle crash”
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