18-Year-Old Chase Sowders Killed in Washington County Two-Vehicle Crash on LBJ Drive near Somerville

Washington County, Texas (May 10, 2020) – Four people were killed Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash in Washington County, south of Somerville, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 11:00 p.m. May 9, on LBJ Drive near Lake Somerville.

DPS said 37-year-old Ignacio Aviles, of Brenham, was driving southbound when he struck a guardrail and hit a northbound vehicle.

Aviles was taken to CHI St. Joseph Health in Bryan in critical condition.

The other four people in the other vehicle were killed in the crash. They have been identified as Chase Sowders, 18, of San Antonio, Jasmine Maxwell, 18, of Somerville, 6-Year-Old Payton Francis, of Somerville, and Justin Richard, 37, of Houston.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chase Sowders.

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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