Alaina Portillo Killed in Hunt County Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 69

Hunt County, Texas (January 23, 2021) – A woman was killed, and a man was injured in a head-on collision early Thursday morning in Hunt County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 2:35 a.m., January 21, on U.S. Highway 69, at the 242-mile marker, just south of County Road 1041.

DPS said Alaina Portillo, 21, of Wolfe City, was driving a Toyota Camry northbound on the highway while Hunter James, 32, of Canyon Lake, was driving a Jeep Wrangler southbound.

The Jeep veered into the northbound lane for unknown reasons and crashed head-on into the Camry.

Portillo was pronounced dead at the scene.

James was taken to Medical City Plano in critical condition.

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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