Jennifer Gonzalez Killed in DUI Crash on State Highway 288 near FM 1462 in Brazoria County
Brazoria County, TX. (February 28, 2023)- 19-year-old Jennifer Gonzalez was killed in a two-vehicle crash on February 26, 2023, in Brazoria County, Texas. The accident occurred just before 4:30 a.m. on State Highway 288 near FM 1462. Deputies reported that the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck crashed into a GMC pickup truck that was pulled over on the right shoulder of the roadway. Gonzalez, a passenger in the Chevrolet, was transported UTMB Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet was transported to the hospital for treatment. The driver was later arrested and charged with intoxication assault. No further details have been provided at the time. The crash remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Jennifer Gonzalez. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Car Accidents in Texas
In 2016, reports indicate that at least one person sustained injuries every two minutes after being involved in a car crash on Texas roads. The most common causes of vehicle collisions have remained the same over the years, which include distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving, and aggressive driving. When victims lose their lives in collisions, due to the negligent actions of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.
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