Jose Rodriguez Jr., Killed and Dellania Coakwell Injured in Jarrell Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35 

Jarrell, Texas (June 22, 2020) – The man who was killed early Friday morning in a three-vehicle crash about five miles south of Jarrell, has been identified as Jose Rodriguez Jr., 27, according to a Texas DPS report.

The fatal crash happened around 5:12 a.m. June 19, on Interstate 35 near Jarrell.

According to the report, Rodriguez was driving a Volkswagen Jetta southbound in the right lane of the freeway when he rear-ended an 18-wheeler. He then veered left and struck a center barricade.

Dellania Coakwell, 43 of Waco, was driving a Chrysler PT Cruiser southbound in the left lane of the freeway and hit the Volkswagen. Coakwell then veered to the right and hit a guardrail.

Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.

Coakwell was taken to a Temple hospital where he was treated and released.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jose Rodriguez Jr.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statues which were violated.

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