Taina Rivera Killed in Schertz Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 3009 and Webster Drive near JBSA-Randolph

Schertz, Texas (July 31, 2020) – Two teenage girls were killed early Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Schertz near JBSA-Randolph, according to police.

The deadly crash happened around 1:00 a.m., at FM 3009 and Webster Drive.

Police said a Nissan Altima driven by Madison O’Neil, 19, was attempting to turn left onto FM 3009 when it was struck by a Jeep Cherokee.

O’Neil was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger, Taina Rivera, 17, was taken to San Antonio Medical Center, where she later died.

The Jeep driver, Thomas Wentworth, 17, of San Antonio, was treated at the scene.

Officers said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

An investigation is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Taina Rivera.

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A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children, or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

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