Texas

Jenie Gonzalez Killed in Accident at FM 157 in Ellis County, TX

Published on: October 12, 2022

Date of Accident
October 5, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jenie Gonzalez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Farm-to-Market 157, Venus, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at FM 157 in Ellis County, TX on September 5th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 7:42 p.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Silverado operated by 43-year-old Benjamin Austin was headed southeast on FM 156 when it passenger another vehicle stopped for traffic while waiting to make a turn. It swerved to avoid a collision, passing in what police consider to be an unsafe manner before colliding with a second Chevrolet Silverado operated by 37-year-old Jenie Gonzalez. The collision caused fatal injuries to Gonzalez and possible injuries for Austin. Officers recommended and/or issued a Failure to Pass to Left Safely charge.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado
Road/Highway
FM 157
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverados were involved in a collision

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