Criselda Ramirez Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on FM 2507 in Jim Wells County
Criselda Ramirez ID’d as One of Two Victims Killed in Jim Wells County Crash on FM 2507 and Highway 44
Jim Wells County, Texas (October 25, 2023) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified one of the two people who died following a traffic accident on Tuesday night in Jim Wells County as Criselda Ramirez.
The deadly crash happened on Farm-to-Market (FM) 2507 and Highway 44, roughly three miles west of Alice on Tuesday, October 24.
DPS said Ramirez was driving a 2012 Dodge Caliber southbound on FM 2507 while a 2017 Dodge Rebel Ram 1500 was heading northbound on FM 2507.
At the same time, a group of wild pigs were standing in the southbound lane. Ramirez tried to take evasive action to avoid hitting the pigs.
Ramirez then swerved into the northbound lane of FM 2507, where her vehicle collided head-on with the Ram Rebel.
Ramirez died upon the impact and Botello later succumbed to her injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle who was not wearing his seatbelt was ejected from the Ram Rebel. He was airlifted to Bay Area hospital with serious injuries.
The two other occupants were transported to Christus Spohn in Alice with minor injuries.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.
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