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A tragic accident in southern Texas claimed the lives of a family of five when a FedEx box truck crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with their vehicle. The incident occurred on U.S. 57 near Eagle Pass, with the box truck striking a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV head-on. The victims, identified as Jose Martinez, Noemi Jimenez Martinez, Joanna Martinez, Samantha Martinez, and an unidentified 10-year-old girl, all from Eagle Pass, lost their lives in the crash. The driver of the truck was injured and taken to a nearby medical center. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

Tragic Accident Claims the Lives of a Family of Five in Southern Texas

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Tuesday in southern Texas, where a family of five met with a tragic end after a FedEx box truck veered into oncoming traffic and collided with their vehicle. The devastating crash took place on U.S. 57, just nine miles from the town of Eagle Pass, in a rural area surrounded by sprawling fields and rolling hills.

The Texas Department of Public Safety revealed that the fatal collision occurred around 8 p.m. CDT, casting a shadow of sorrow over the close-knit community of Eagle Pass. The box truck, travelling eastbound on the highway, failed to maintain its lane and crashed into a gray 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV that was heading westbound.

Reports from local news outlets such as KABB-TV and WOAI-TV shed light on the devastating aftermath of the crash. Tragically, all five occupants of the SUV, identified as Jose Martinez (71), Noemi Jimenez Martinez (61), Joanna Martinez (34), Samantha Martinez (25), and a 10-year-old girl, lost their lives in the collision. The young girl succumbed to her injuries while being rushed to a nearby hospital, leaving the entire community in shock and mourning.

The driver of the box truck sustained injuries in the crash and was promptly taken to Fort Duncan Medical Center for medical treatment. Meanwhile, an ongoing investigation seeks to unravel the circumstances that led to this tragic loss of life on a quiet stretch of highway in Maverick County.

The serene landscape of southern Texas, with its vast expanses of farmland and rugged terrain, now bears witness to a sombre reminder of life’s fragility. The tight-knit community of Eagle Pass mourns the loss of five cherished members, whose absence leaves a void that can never be filled.

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