Written by: Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers Last Updated : March 17, 2025

George Forlee Jr., 18, killed in Kendall Co. crash with semi

COMFORT, TX – An 18-year-old man died Saturday in a two-vehicle collision involving an 18-wheeler along the highway in west-central Kendall County, reports KSAT News 12.

The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. on US-87 near Turkey Run Lane in the city of Comfort. This is about 47 miles northwest of San Antonio.

Police say that for unknown reasons, George Eric Forlee Jr. lost control of his Ford F-150 and crashed into a semi-truck.

Authorities declared Forlee Jr. deceased at the scene.

It’s unclear if the driver of the 18-wheeler sustained injuries in the wreck.

A full investigation is underway.

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