Miguel Diaz Killed in Bastrop County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 71

Bastrop County, Texas (May 27, 2020) – The police have identified the three people who were killed last week Sunday night in a head-on collision in the Cedar Creek area as Eulisses Martinez Zavala, 20, of Bastrop, Ramero Arenas Aguilar, 60, of Austin, and Miguel Diaz, 45, of Austin

The fatal crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. May 17, on State Highway 71 near Blue Flame Road.

Authorities said Zavala was driving a 2001 Honda Accord westbound in the eastbound lanes when he crashed head-on into a 2010 Toyota Corolla.

Zavala was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two people in the Corolla, Aguilar, and Diaz, were also pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other people in the Accord were airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Miguel Diaz.

“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.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.