Nicolas Hinojosa Killed in Head-On Collision on State Highway 36 in Somerville
Nicolas Hinojosa ID’d as Victim Killed in Somerville Crash on State Highway 36
Somerville, Texas (June 9, 2023) – The person who died following a head-on crash on Sunday evening in Somerville has been identified as Nicolas Hinojosa, 28, of Taft, according to the Somerville Police Department.
The crash happened just after 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 4, in the 16900 block of State Highway 36.
Police said a gray 2007 Ford F150 pickup truck, driven by 31-year-old Jose Vega Daniel Rodriguez, was traveling southbound on State Highway 36 when the pickup truck crossed the turn lane and collided head-on with a northbound white 2019 GMC pickup truck, driven by Hinojosa.
Firefighters had to use the jaws of life to remove all occupants involved in the accident.
Hinojosa was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while his passenger, 62-year-old Barry Tisdale of Waller, was transported to St. Joseph in College Station.
Rodriguez was transported to St. Joseph in Bryan in an unknown condition.
The northbound lanes of SH 36 were closed for several hours as the investigation took place.
The crash remains under investigation.
Common Causes of Automobile Accidents
There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality. At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case. Call now for a free consultation.
To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.
