Dominique Rochon Joiner Killed in Victoria Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 59 Overpass

Victoria, Texas (October 16, 2020) – One person was killed early Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Victoria, according to authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 2:32 a.m., October 13, on the U.S. 59 overpass near U.S. Business 59.

DPS said Dominique Rochon Joiner, 36, of Houston, was driving a cargo van northbound on the U.S. 59 overpass while Bryan Davide Tamayo, 28, of Corpus Christi, was driving a Nissan Altima southbound in the inside lane of the northbound side.

The Nissan then crashed into the van.

The force of the impact sent the van through the air, and it landed on the shoulder of U.S. 59 Business below the overpass.

Joiner was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tamayo and his passenger, Jose Luis Garza, 22, of Edna, were uninjured in the crash.

Tamayo was arrested and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. He was taken to the Victoria County jail.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dominique Rochon Joiner.

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