Fernando Benavidez Jr., 48, and one person killed in collision on Highway 77 near Sarita, Texas

Modified Date: 
Fri, 08/20/2021 - 6:33am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

DPS: 2 drivers dead, passenger hospitalized in crash near Willacy County line

Preliminary investigation showed that a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Fernando Benavidez Jr., 48, was parked on the shoulder to tow a trailer that had run out of gas. It was struck by a truck tractor, ejecting Benavidez Jr. from his vehicle, according to Sgt. Nathan Brandley of the Texas Department of Public Safety.  

People Involved: 
Fernando Benavidez Jr.
Roadway: 
Highway 77
City: 
Sarita, TX

Add new comment

To prevent automated s-p-a-m submissions leave this field empty.
CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
4 + 4 =
Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4.