Taylor McCowan Killed in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash on Loop 1604; Deputy US Marshal Jonathan Jones Arrested

San Antonio, Texas (February 18, 2020) – The woman who was injured two weeks ago in a wrong-way crash involving a deputy US Marshal in San Antonio has died, according to the police.

The collision took place around 1:00 a.m. January 31, on Loop 1604 near the Babcock Road exit.

Police said Deputy US Marshal Jonathan Jones, 40, was driving a pickup truck the wrong way when he crashed head-on into a sedan driven by 23-year-old Taylor McCowan.

McCowan was pinned in the car. She was taken to University Hospital in critical condition. Her mother said McCowan stayed in intensive care with permanent brain damage until she died.

Jones was arrested and charged with intoxicated manslaughter and unlawful carrying of a firearm. 

Jones has been relieved of his operational duties and placed on administrative leave.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Taylor McCowan.

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