Texas

Teen Killed; Justine Cruz, Fred Rosales Injured in Accident at FM 682 in Dewitt County, TX

Published on: March 13, 2025

Date of Accident
March 1, 2025
Victim's Name(s)
Justine Cruz, Fred Rosales
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

What Happened

Authorities in Dewitt County, TX, are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on March 1, 2025, at approximately 4:39 a.m. on Farm to Market Road 682. A Ford F-150 was traveling north when it left the roadway at an unsafe speed and struck a tree. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to a 21-year-old driver, Payton Robert Viral, and a 17-year-old female occupant, both pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional occupants, including 20-year-old Fred Rosales and 19-year-old Justine Cruz, sustained suspected serious injuries. The incident was associated with excessive speed and alcohol presence. Additional information was not available.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Dewitt County Police
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150
Road/Highway
FM 682
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), serious injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-150 veered from the road into a tree

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