Jaeleah Galvan and Javier Galvan Killed in Kleberg County Two-Vehicle Crash on CR 2160 at US 77

Kleberg County, Texas (February 25, 2022) – Two people were killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Kleberg County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 7:00 p.m., February 22, at the intersection of US 77 and County Road 2160.

DPS said a Nissan Versa was traveling eastbound on CR 2160 towards the intersection while a Mercedes Benz was traveling southbound on US 77.

The Nissan failed to yield the right of way at the intersection and was struck by the Mercedes.

The Nissan driver, 16-year-old Jaeleah Galvan, and her passenger, 35-year-old Javier Galvan, both from Kingsville, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A female and male passenger riding in the backseat of the Nissan were taken to Spohn Kleberg Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The female driver and a female passenger in the Mercedes were also taken to Spohn Kleberg Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The troopers are investigating the crash.

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