Texas

Juan Juarez III Killed in Accident at FM 1616 in Henderson County, TX

Date
November 9, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Juan Juarez III
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

FM1616, Athens, Henderson County, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Jeep Cherokee
Road/Highway
FM 1616
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Jeep Cherokee veered from the road at a curve, overturned and struck a tree


What Happened

A single-vehicle crash led to the death of a driver at FM 1616 in Henderson County, TX on November 9th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 8:40 p.m. According to investigators, a Jeep Cherokee operated by 22-year-old Juan Juarez III is believed to have been headed southbound on FM 1616 at the time. As the vehicle approached a curve in the road, it went into a skid, allegedly due to possibly traveling at an unsafe speed. The vehicle veered from the road and hit a tree, before overturning into a second tree. The collision left Juarez with fatal injuries. Authorities had no additional information to share.

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