Diego Perez Killed in Jim Wells County Three-Vehicle Crash on US 281

Jim Wells County, Texas (January 23, 2021) – Two people were killed, and another was injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday night in Jim Wells County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened just after 10:00 p.m., January 21, on US 281, about 6 miles south of Premont.

DPS said a Ford utility van was traveling southbound on the highway while a Chevy Silverado was traveling northbound.

For unknown reasons, the Silverado veered into the southbound lane and crashed head-on into the van.

The force of the impact caused the van to overturn onto its left side.

Both vehicles came to rest partially in the left southbound lane and the center median.

A southbound Kenworth semi-truck then sideswiped the Silverado and hit the van. The force of the impact caused the van to skid further down the roadway, partially ejecting the driver.

The Silverado driver, Diego Perez, 24, of Premont, and the van driver, Wuence Anzaldua, 51, of Mission, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A male passenger in the Silverado was taken to Spohn Kingsville with serious injuries but in stable condition.  

The semi-truck driver was uninjured in the crash.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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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