Jose and Isabel Lerma, and five others died in a head-on collision while one vehicle was evading police on U.S. Highway 57 in Zavala County, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sat, 11/11/2023 - 10:36am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Seven killed in head-on crash involving suspected migrant-smuggling vehicle: Texas DPS

Seven people were killed after a car suspected of smuggling migrants crashed head-on into another vehicle while allegedly evading local authorities, officials said. The collision occurred on U.S. Highway 57 near Batesville in Zavala County on Wednesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

GoFundMe launched for Georgia couple's funeral expenses after tragic head-on collision in Batesville

GoFundMe page has now been created to help pay for funeral expenses for the Georgia couple, Jose and Isabel Lerma. So far, over $7,000 has been raised.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jose Lerma
Isabel Lerma
Roadway: 
U.S. Highway 57