Efrain Guerrero Jr Killed in Edinburg Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 281

Edinburg, Texas (June 29, 2021) – Two people were killed Sunday morning in a wrong-way crash in Edinburg, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 5:30 a.m., June 27, in the 900 block of North Highway 281.

Police said Alex Jaramillo, 20, was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of the highway when he crashed head-on into a silver Chevy Volt driven by Efrain Guerrero Jr., 31.

Jaramillo was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Guerrero was taken to the hospital where he later died.

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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