Odessa – Veronica Garza and Gabriel Montoya Died Following a Car Accident on 42nd St
Posted on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 at 1:41 am
Two people who died in a fatal vehicular collision on 42nd Street last Thursday evening have been identified by the Odessa Police Department.
According to police, a Kia Optima was seen heading west on 42nd Street near Kermit Highway when it struck a curb and crashed into an 18-wheeler truck in a nearby parking lot of Stripes. A preliminary investigation indicates that the Kia, driven by 38-year-old Veronica Garza, was traveling at an unsafe speed prior to the crash.
The impact of the collision seriously injured Garza and her passenger, identified as Gabriel Montoya, 38. They were pronounced deceased by emergency crews who responded to the scene.
Police ask that you avoid the area as they work to clear the wreck.
The crash remains under investigation by the Odessa Police Department.
We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
