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Southwest Texas College Provides Update on Campus Incident

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:45:06 +0000

Press release from Southwest Texas College

05/29/26

(Uvalde, Texas) Southwest Texas College confirms that an incident occurred on the Uvalde campus at approximately 2:21 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, involving two students in the Powerline Technology program and a bucket truck. The incident resulted in the death of one student and injuries to another.

Emergency responders arrived promptly, and the injured students were transported for medical care. College personnel responded immediately and are providing support to the students’ families.

Out of respect for the students and their families, the college will not release additional details or identify those involved at this time. College officials are reviewing the incident and cooperating with appropriate internal and external partners as needed.

The safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors remain a top priority. Southwest Texas College extends its condolences to the family and friends of the student who passed away and asks the community to keep both students and their families in their prayers.

Additional information will be shared as appropriate and consistent with privacy protections and legal guidance.

About Southwest Texas College
Southwest Texas College is a regional, “open door” institution serving an 11-county area that stretches from the Texas Hill Country to the US-Mexican border. Since 1946 SWTX has provided accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals; and contribute to the economic growth of the region. The college’s mission is to enrich lives and advance growth through the education of our diverse communities.

To learn more about SWTX, visit swtxc.edu. For more information on this story, contact Ismael Martinez, SWTX Social Media/Public Relations Specialist at 830-591-2942 or imartinez@swtxc.edu.

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Motorcycle collision with truck claims life of rider

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:28:13 +0000

Press release from Texas DPS-Del Rio

04-25-26

Picture credit: Google Maps

DEL RIO – THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a two- vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 22, 2026, approximately 9:20 p.m. at the intersection of FM 1435 (Evans Street) and Juarez Street in the city limits of Uvalde.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1993 Mercury XR7 passenger car was traveling east on Juarez Street and came to a stop at the intersection of Juarez and Evans Street. The Mercury proceeded to travel eastbound and Failed to Yield the Right of Way at Stop Sign.

The 2000 Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling south on FM 1435 (Evans Street) collided with the Mercury at the intersection. The rider of the motorcycle was ejected. Joaquin Ray Terrazas, 20, from Uvalde, TX was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of Mercury passenger car was transported to the Uvalde Memorial Hospital. But was later released, DPS Troopers are investigating this fatal crash.

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Uvalde County resident drives by deadly crash site on Highway 90 near Castroville

admin — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:36:51 +0000

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Picture credit: Orlando Vigil

04-18-26

A local Uvalde County resident encountered a deadly crash scene just east of Castroville at 1:06PM as he was traveling to San Antonio.

A picture taken by Orlando Vigil was shared with the Uvalde Hesperian earlier today.

In a Kens 5 news report, it said, “CASTROVILLE, Texas — A 72-year-old man was killed and two others were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash late Saturday morning on U.S. 90 in Medina County, authorities said.

The crash occurred at approximately 11 a.m. about six miles west of Castroville. Preliminary information indicates a Toyota pickup traveling eastbound lost control for unknown reasons, crossed into the westbound lanes and collided with an oncoming sport utility vehicle and a truck tractor-trailer.” combination.”

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DPS issues synopsis on Knippa’s Monday morning Train/Trailer accident

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:34:02 +0000

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

02-20-26

More information was received by the Uvalde Hesperian on the Monday morning February 16th accident involving a SPXINC tractor trailer and a Union Pacific train which occurred in Knippa.

Immediately following the accident, the Hesperian reached out to SPX, Union Pacific and Texas DPS for information on the incident.

On the same day of the accident, the Hesperian received the following statement from Union Pacific: “At 9 a.m. CST today, a Union Pacific train collided with the backend of a semi trailer truck on the tracks in Knippa, Texas. Neither the train crew nor the driver of the truck was injured. The incident occurred near the intersection of E. Main St and FM1049. The Texas Highway Patrol responded,” Robynn Tysver Mgr. II Communications of Union Pacific Railroad said.

Also on Monday February 16th, SPXINC General Manager Mario C. Garcia responded to the Hesperian and said, “I appreciate the pictures and looks like traffic held us up and driver could not move forward anymore.”

Texas Department of Public Safety Staff Sergeant Rene Cordova sent the following report on the accident to the Uvalde Hesperian earlier today, Friday, February 20th.

‘Synopsis: On February 16th, 2026, at approximately 8:45 am, a train collided with a truck-tractor towing a semi-trailer in Knippa, Texas.

The truck-tractor trailer combo was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of US Highway 90 on FM 1049. The rear of the semi-trailer was on the railroad tracks as the truck-tractor was stopped. As the truck-tractor trailer combo was stopped waiting for a safe opportunity to attempt a right turn onto US 90, a train began approaching from the west.

Due to the semi-trailer being on the railroad tracks and unable to travel forward, the train struck the semi-trailer in the right rear, causing the semi-trailer to strike a railroad crossing arm, knocking it down. After the collision, the train came to a stop on the railroad tracks and the truck-tractor trailer combo came to rest in the outside lane of the westbound lanes of US 90.’

Since the accident, Union Pacific railroad employees have been seen this week replacing the signal located at the crossing where the accident occurred.

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Vehicle crash leave one dead in crash 11 miles east of Batesville

admin — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:56:15 +0000

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Subject: Fatal Crash US 57 Batesville

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Press Releases from Texas DPS

DEL RIO – THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 30, 2025, at approximately 10:50 a.m. on US 57 and at mile marker 444, 11 miles east of Batesville in Zavala County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2026 blue Chevrolet Equinox sport utility was traveling eastbound. The driver of the 2026 blue Chevrolet Equinox fell asleep approaching a curve, then drove off the roadway overcorrected and overturned several times. The rear passengers were ejected from the vehicle then came to rest in the westbound lane. The rear passenger of the blue Chevrolet Equinox, David Elizondo, 25, from Eagle Pass, Texas, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and front passenger were taken to Uvalde Hospital. One passenger was flown to Brook Army Medical Center from the scene. DPS Troopers continue to investigate this fatal crash.

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Texas DPS Reports fatal car crashes in Dimmit and Zavala Counties

admin — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:25:05 +0000

8-29-25

DEL RIO – THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 28, 2025, at approximately 5:57 a.m. on US 277 and FM 191 at mile marker 438, 18 miles west of Carrizo Springs in Dimmit County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 gray Kia Sorrento was traveling eastbound. A 2023 white Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling westbound on US 277 and FM 191. The driver of the 2017 gray Kia was approaching a curve, then drove on the wrong side of the roadway by crossing over the center strip. The driver of the Kia struck the white Dodge in the westbound lane. The driver of the gray Kia, Oscar Rodriguez III, 25, from Eagle Pass, Texas, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Dodge was not injured. DPS Troopers continue to investigate this fatal crash

8-29-25

DEL RIO – THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 28, 2025, at approximately 2:41 p.m. on US 57 and at mile marker 424, 6 miles west of La Pryor in Zavala County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024 black Hyundai Sonata was traveling westbound. A 2024 gray Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling eastbound on US 57. The 2024 black Hyundai Sonata driver was approaching a curve, then drove on the wrong side of the roadway by crossing over the yellowcenter line. The driver of the Hyundai struck the gray Ford F-150 pickup in the eastbound lane. The driver of the black Hyundai, Omar Tarid, 25, from Richmond, Texas, was pronounced deceased at University Hospital in San Antonio. DPS Troopers continue to investigate this fatal crash.

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Motorcycle accident with truck on Highway 83 results in one fatality

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:34:12 +0000

Press Release from the Texas Department of Public Safety Del Rio

06-02-25

(Top Picture was changed to a generic emergency scene illustration. No pictures from the actual accident were sent by Texas DPS with this report.

DEL RIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on May 25, 2025, at approximately 10:34 pm on US 83 and Ranch Road 1050 in Concan in Uvalde County.

The crash occurred at the intersection of US 83 and Ranch Road 1050. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2021 black Chevrolet pickup truck was at US 83 and Ranch Road 1050 intersection, stopped at a stop sign facing westbound on Ranch Road 1050. A 2000 blue Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling north on US 83.

The Chevrolet proceeded westbound into the intersection of US 83 from Ranch Road 1050 and failed to yield the right of way. The Harley Davidson collided with the Chevrolet pickup, striking the front left quarter panel. Due to injuries sustained from the pickup truck, the driver of the Harley Davidson, identified as Jacob Chambers, 31, of Floresville TX, was pronounced deceased on scene. No other injuries were reported due to this crash. DPS Troopers continue to investigate this fatal crash.

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Texas DPS provides an update on April 10th crash resulting in two dead

admin — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:37:18 +0000

Press release from Texas Department of Public Safety: Del Rio

04-18-25

UPDATE 4/16/25:

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 a 2023 gray Chevrolet Blazer sport utility vehicle was traveling northbound on FM 481. A 2019 red Chevrolet Blazer sport utility vehicle was traveling southbound on FM 481. The gray Chevrolet Blazer failed to drive in a single lane and struck the 2019 red Chevrolet Blazer in the southbound lane.

The driver of the gray Chevrolet blazer, Michael Charles Elkins, 62, from Hondo, Texas, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the red Chevrolet blazer, Carlos Zabdi Salazar, 22, of Eagle Pass, Texas, was taken to Fort Duncan Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. DPS Troopers continue to investigate this fatal crash.

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Two perish in two vehicle accident on FM 481, 2 miles north of US 57 in Maverick County.

admin — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:31:10 +0000

Press release from THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS)

04-12-25

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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Uvaldean perishes in Tuesday morning two vehicle crash south of Batesville

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:11:47 +0000

03-27-25

Press Release from Texas DPS Del Rio

Top picture submitted to the Uvalde Hesperian by a motorist at the scene.

DEL RIO – THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on March 25, 2025, at approximately 6:24 a.m., on FM 117, 6 miles south of Batesville in Zavala County.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024 white Ford F-550 pickup towing a 2010 flatbed trailer was traveling northbound on FM 117. A 2021 white Ford F-350 was traveling southbound on FM 117. When turning left, the Ford F-550 failed to yield the right of way and struck the Ford F-350.

The driver of the Ford F-350 was ejected and was impacted by the truck as it overturned on top of the driver.

The driver of the F-350, Corey Mansell, 33, from Uvalde, Texas, was pronounced deceased at the scene. DPS Troopers continue to investigate this fatal crash

On Tuesday March 25th, a motorist at the scene of the crash sent this report in to the Uvalde Hesperian on this crash:

The Uvalde Hesperian received a news report earlier this morning about a fatality accident involving a truck carrying pipe south of Batesville just early this morning. According to the source, there was one fatality:

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Accident Archives - Uvalde Hesperian

Southwest Texas College Provides Update on Campus Incident

Motorcycle collision with truck claims life of rider

FM 1435 (Evans Street) and Juarez Street in the city limits of Uvalde.

Uvalde County resident drives by deadly crash site on Highway 90 near Castroville

DPS issues synopsis on Knippa’s Monday morning Train/Trailer accident

Union Pacific and SPCINC also issue statements on the incident

Vehicle crash leave one dead in crash 11 miles east of Batesville

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