Texas

Santos Castenda Killed; Jose Nava Gomez Injured in Accident at SH-21 in Houston County, TX

Date
February 19, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Jose Nava Gomez, Santos Casteneda
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

Texas 21, Bryan, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado
Road/Highway
SH-21
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Ram 1500 and a Chevrolet Silverado were involved in a crash


What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed one of the drivers involved. Officials say it occurred at SH-21 in Houston County, TX on February 19th, 2023 around 10:48 p.m. Investigators allege a Dodge Ram operated by 52-year-old Santos Castaneda was going westbound on SH 21 while a Chevrolet Silverado operated by 31-year-old Jose Nava Gomez was going eastbound. They further allege that the Dodge traveled into the eastbound lane before colliding with eh Chevrolet, causing the Dodge to veer into a bar ditch. The crash left Castaneda with fatal injuries and Gomez seriously injured. Officers allege suspicion that alcohol may have played a factor in the crash and had no additional information to share.

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