Texas

Xochitl Lopez, Salvador Almeda Mendoza, Ilda Briones Nieves, Honorio Lazo Navarro Killed in Accident at US Hwy 59 in George West, TX

Published on: January 3, 2023

Date of Accident
December 30, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Xochitl Lopez, Salvador Almeda Mendoza, Ilda Briones Nieves, Honorio Lazo Navarro
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 59, George West, TX, U.S.

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed six people at US Hwy 59 in George West, TX on December 29th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 6:20 p.m. According to investigators, a minivan was headed southbound before allegedly attempting to pass another vehicle in a no passing zone. The vehicle collided head-on with an SUV headed northbound before a sedan struck the rear of the SUV. The minivan operator, identified as 39=year-old Xochitl Lopez, was killed. A child passenger also died at the scene. The driver of the SUV, identified as 47-year-old Salvador Almeida Mendoza, was also killed as were two passengers, identified s 58-year-old Ilda Briones Nieves and 74-year-old Honoraria Lazo Navarro. One other person involved also died. Five others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not provided.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
SUV, Passenger sedan, Mini-van
Road/Highway
US Hwy 59
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Minivan attempting to pass in a no-pass zone collided head-on with an SUV

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