Eulisses Martinez Zavala Killed in Bastrop County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 71

Bastrop County, Texas (May 27, 2020) – The identities of the three people who were killed last week Sunday night in a head-on collision in Bastrop County have been released.

The police identified the victims as Eulisses Martinez Zavala, 20, of Bastrop, Ramero Arenas Aguilar, 60, of Austin, and Miguel Diaz, 45, of Austin.

The fatal crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. May 17, on State Highway 71 near Blue Flame Road.

Authorities said Zavala was driving a 2001 Honda Accord westbound in the eastbound lanes when he crashed head-on into a 2010 Toyota Corolla.

Zavala was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two people in the Corolla, Aguilar, and Diaz, were also pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other people in the Accord were airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Eulisses Martinez Zavala.

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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