Texas

Sebastian Benitez-Mendoza Killed in Accident at Sheldon Rd in Harris County, TX

Published on: September 18, 2024

Date of Accident
September 16, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Sebastian Benitez-Mendoza
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

Sheldon Rd, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Harris County Sheriff's Office authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at Sheldon Rd in Harris County, TX on September 16th, 2024. Police say the incident involved a Ford F-150 headed westbound lost control and left the roadway. From there, reports say the vehicle traveled through an embankment into northbound lanes, colliding with a Ford Fiesta. The impact caused the driver of the Fiesta, identified as 21-year-old Sebastian Benitez-Mendoza, to be ejected from the vehicle. Benitez-Mendoza was hospitalized with injuries he later died from. The other driver, identified as 49-year-old Joaquin Compean-Juarez, was allegedly arrested under suspicion of intoxication. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150, Ford Fiesta
Road/Highway
Sheldon Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-150 and a Ford Fiesta were involved in a collision

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