Texas

Margarita Cantu Injured in Accident at I-2 in Mission, TX

Date of Accident
August 5, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Margarita Cantu
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-2, Mission, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a collision that injured a driver at I-2 in Mission, TX on August 5th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 12:29 p.m. Accordion to investigators, a Jeep headed westbound on I-2 is accused of performing an unsafe lane change, striking the rear of a BMW in the process. The impact is said to have pushed the BMW into a Honda Odyssey in an adjacent lane and caused the Jeep to veered from the road and overturn. Police say the driver of the BMW, identified as 40-year-old Margarita Cantu, was seriously injured. The 16-year-old driver of the Jeep and a 43-year-old passenger in the BMW had possible, unconfirmed injuries. The driver of the Honda was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Jeep, BMW 228i
Road/Highway
I-2
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Jeep and a BMW 228i were involved in a collision

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