Geovanny Nieto Killed and Stefany Vasquez Critically Injured in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Southwest Freeway at Fountain View Drive

Houston, Texas (September 15, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was critically injured early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Houston, according to the police.

The deadly crash happened around 3:15 a.m., September 12, in the 6000 block of Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) service road at the intersection of Fountain View.

Police said Diana Laura Monterroza, 21, was driving a gray Nissan Altima on the freeway when she ran a red light at the intersection and T-boned an Acura TL that was heading eastbound on Fountain View Drive.

The Acura driver, 31-year-old Geovanny Nieto, was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife, Stefany Vasquez, who was his passenger, was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

A GoFundMe has been set up for donations to help the family.

Monterroza was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. She was uninjured in the crash. Her bond was set at $120,000

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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