Texas

Tifanee Gonzalez, Stephanie Martinez Injured in Accident at FM 1924 in Hidalgo County, TX

Date of Accident
November 27, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Tifanee Gonzalez, Stephanie Martinez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

What Happened

Police have information on a crash in Hidalgo County, TX that occurred on November 27, 2024, at approximately 4:18 p.m. at the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1924 and State Highway 364. According to investigators, a Buick Regal, allegedly operated by 30-year-old Ramiro Garcia, was traveling at an unsafe speed when it rear-ended a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado that was slowing for traffic. 22-year-old Tifanee Gonzalez was injured in the collision. The impact caused a chain reaction involving a 2018 Ford Fiesta. Reports say Garcia sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two occupants in the Ford, including 22-year-old Stephanie Martinez and 23-year-old Melissa Guerra, sustained minor injuries. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and alcohol intoxication, with the Buick driver recording a blood alcohol content of 0.154. The investigation is ongoing.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Hidalgo County Police
Vehicles Involved
Buick Regal, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford Fiesta
Road/Highway
FM 1924
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Buick Regal, Chevrolet Silverado and a Ford Fiesta were involved in a collision

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