Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Orange man and Houston woman tragically killed in head-on collision on Interstate Highway 10
Published at 6:04 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Tragedy struck on Monday as a fatal accident unfolded on Interstate Highway 10 in Orange County, claiming the lives of an Orange man and a Houston woman.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the incident, which occurred on Interstate Highway 10 east, near the 861-mile marker in Orange County.
Preliminary Investigation
According to initial reports, the collision took place around 11:15 a.m. involving three vehicles. A 2016 Ram 2500 and a 2023 Nissan Murano were travelling eastbound in the inside lane when a 2021 Ram 1500, travelling in the wrong direction, struck the 2016 Ram head-on. The impact caused both vehicles to veer left and subsequently collide with the Nissan Murano.
Victims Identified
The driver of the 2016 Ram pickup, 62-year-old Javier Munoz from Houston, sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth in Beaumont for treatment. Tragically, his passenger, 53-year-old Dolores Munoz, was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Rodney Price.
The driver of the 2021 Ram 1500, identified as 60-year-old James Wyatt from Orange, was also pronounced dead at the scene by Price.
Authorities are currently working on identifying the occupants of the Nissan involved in the accident.
This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of road safety. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.
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