Press release from THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS)
04-12-25
DEL RIO – THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 10, 2025, at approximately 3:36 p.m., on FM 481, 2 miles north of US 57 in Maverick County.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a gray 2023 Chevrolet blazer, Michael Charles Elkins, 62, from Hondo, Texas, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of a 2019 red Chevrolet blazer was taken to Fort Duncan Medical Center in Eagle Pass, who died at the hospital. The identity will be released once the next of kin is notified.
DPS Troopers continue to investigate this fatal crash. We will provide updated information once it becomes available.
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