Aaron Avila Killed, Fred Hanhart and Clayton Merka Injured in Rockdale Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 79

Rockdale, Texas – One person was killed and two others were injured Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash in Rockdale, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 10:00 p.m., December 23, on Highway 79/ Cameron Avenue.

Police said Aaron Avila, 20, was driving when he crossed into the center turn lane and hit a vehicle driven by 43-year-old Fred Hanhart who was waiting to turn into Wal-Mart.

Avila was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Hanhart and his passenger, Clayton Merka, 31, were both taken to the hospital for treatment. Hanhart was listed in critical condition and Merka was treated for minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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