Abraham Bautista and Andrea Bautista Killed in Edinburg Car Crash on FM 2812 near Buena Vista Drive

Edinburg, Texas (September 20, 2020) – Two people were killed, and two others were injured in a car crash Friday evening in Edinburg, according to troopers.

The fatal crash occurred around 5:50 p.m., September 18, on FM 2812 near Buena Vista Drive.

Troopers said a Hyundai was traveling eastbound on FM 2812, and it attempted to pass a car on the right shoulder when it overcorrected into oncoming traffic and was hit by a white Dodge pickup truck.

Two children in the rear seats of the Hyundai, who were not restrained, were pronounced dead at the scene. They have been identified as Abraham Bautista, 13, of Edinburg and Andrea Bautista, 6, of Edinburg.

The driver of the Hyundai, 15-year-old Jorge Bautista Jr. of Edinburg, and the front-seat passenger, 39-year-old Alina Gamez de Bautista of Edinburg, were taken to McAllen Medical Center in critical conditions.

The driver and passengers in the pickup truck were taken to the hospital as a precaution.

An investigation is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Abraham Bautista and Andrea Bautista.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.