Texas

Vanessa Villesca, Bryan Betancourt Killed in Accident at I-35 in Medina County, TX

Published on: February 7, 2022

Date of Accident
January 19, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Vanessa Villesca, Bryan Betancourt
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

I-35, New Braunfels, Medina County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-35 in Medina County, TX on January 19th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 3:12 a.m. A Chevrolet Tahoe operated by 28-year-old Bryan Betancourt was headed southbound on I-35 when it lost control and went into a skid. It then went through a center median and collided with the cable barrier before rolling into northbound traffic. It was then struck by a Kia Optima operated by 31-year-old Kayla Gutierrez. Both Betancourt, who officers allege was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, as well as a passenger, 29-year-old Vanessa Villesca, died. Gutierrez suffered minor injuries. Her 33-year-old passenger suffered more serious injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Tahoe, Kia Optima
Road/Highway
I-35
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), minor injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Tahoe lost control, went into a median and overturned into the path of a Kia Optima and was struck

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