25-Year-Old Jose Turrubiartes Killed in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on US 290 near Tidwell

Houston, Texas (March 3, 2020) – The wrong-way driver who was killed early Saturday morning in a traffic accident that also left another driver dead in Houston has been identified as Jose Turrubiartes, 25, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash happened at about 2:20 a.m. February 29, on Highway 290 near Tidwell.

Police said Turrubiartes was driving a truck the wrong way on the highway when he crashed into an oncoming white Toyota Corolla driven by Brandon McGhie, 26. 

Police had received several calls about the wrong-way driver, and they were trying to catch up with him before the crash.

McGhie was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Turrubiartes was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

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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