Pittsburg, TX – Jason Ray Gilmore Killed in Crash on TX-179 Loop
Pittsburg, TX (October 11, 2019) – On Thursday, October 10, emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Loop 179.
According to reports, 27-year-old Joseph Michael Agundiz was traveling along Loop 179 in a pickup truck when he failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of County Road 2106.
As a result, Agundiz’s vehicle collided with 43-year-old Jason Ray Gilmore, who was traveling along the roadway on a motorcycle.
Gilmore sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Agundiz was later arrested for intoxication manslaughter and tampering with evidence.
At this time, the collision remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Jason Ray Gilmore. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
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