Abigail Zapata Killed in Gonzales Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 183

Gonzales, Texas (November 25, 2021) – A woman was killed Monday afternoon in a head-on collision, one mile north of Gonzales, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The deadly crash occurred around 5:49 p.m., November 22, on U.S. Highway 183.

DPS said Abigail Zapata, 19, of Del Valle, was driving a 2000 Mercedes southbound on the highway when she entered the northbound lane, for unknown reasons, and struck a Ford F-350 pickup.

Zapata was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries were reported in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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