56-Year-Old James Dale Shilhavy Killed in Karnes County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 80 at FM 792

Karnes County, Texas (February 6, 2020) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning in Karnes County, according to the DPS.

The deadly crash happened at about 10:46 a.m., February 4, at the intersection of SH 80 and Farm-to-Market Road 792, northeast of Karnes City.

DPS said James Dale Shilhavy, 56, of Kingsville, was driving a 2017 Ford F-150 northbound on FM 792 when he drove into the path of a tractor-trailer that was heading northeast on SH 80, resulting in a collision.

Shilhavy was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, Felix Gonzales, 51, of San Antonio, was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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