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Tragic Crash Claims Two Lives in Waller County, Texas

Two individuals lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a devastating crash that occurred in Waller County, Texas, on Tuesday morning. The incident took place at approximately 9 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 6 and FM 2979, as reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Details of the Accident

According to DPS Sgt. Woodard, the collision transpired when a driver operating a Toyota failed to yield the right of way after stopping at the stop sign on FM 2979. At that moment, a Chevrolet travelling northbound on Highway 6 was unable to avoid the oncoming vehicle, resulting in a catastrophic impact that caused the Chevrolet to overturn multiple times.

Tragically, two passengers in the Chevrolet were ejected from the vehicle and lost their lives as a result of the crash. The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 36-year-old Vallecious Martinez from Houston, also suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle during the collision.

Victims of the Crash

The victims of this heartbreaking incident have been identified as 31-year-old Henry Rodriguez and 25-year-old Martir Augusto, both residents of Houston. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and loved ones during this difficult time.

Investigation and Pending Charges

Following the crash, 38-year-old Jamie Kmiec from Hemstead, the driver of the Toyota, was transported to Scott and White Hospital in College Station for treatment of minor injuries. Charges against Kmiec are currently pending as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident.

As the community of Waller County mourns the loss of two precious lives and prays for the swift recovery of those injured, we urge all drivers to exercise caution and diligence on the roads to prevent such devastating incidents from occurring in the future.

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