Jeanette Garcia Castellanos Killed in Bell County Two-Vehicle Crash on US 190

Bell County, Texas (March 14, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a wrong-way crash Thursday night in Bell County, according to Texas DPS.

The deadly crash happened just before 9:30 p.m., March 11, on US 190 near Heidenheimer.

DPS said a Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the highway when it crashed head-on into a Dodge truck.

The Corolla driver, Jeanette Garcia Castellanos, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Dodge driver was taken to Baylor Scott and White with incapacitating injuries. His name has not been released.

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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