Julio Lerma-Montemayor Killed in Laredo Two-Vehicle Crash on International Boulevard near Santiago Drive

Laredo, Texas (September 12, 2021) – According to the police, a teenager was killed Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash in north Laredo.

The fatal crash happened around 1:40 a.m., September 11, on International Boulevard near Santiago Drive.

Police said a white Dodge Ram truck and a tan Lexus were traveling southbound when they collided.

All of the passengers of the Ram truck were 17-year-old males, while the sole occupant of the Lexus was an 18-year-old man.

A total of six teens were involved in the crash.

The Dodge driver, Julio Jesus Lerma-Montemayor, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Another passenger in the Dodge was airlifted to San Antonio for treatment.

Another passenger refused treatment. The others were taken to the hospital for treatment.

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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