Progreso, TX – Accident on US 281 Military Rd Results in Fatal Injuries

TX (February 5, 2020) – A motor vehicle accident on Tuesday resulted in fatal injuries.

On February 4, at around 6:45 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on US 281 Military Road.

Reports from DPS indicate that 30-year-old Britney Justine Cavazos and 26-year-old Kristine Renae Valderas were traveling along the highway, just west of FM 88, when their vehicle collided with a semi-truck.

Valderas was fatally injured and declared deceased at the scene.

Cavazos was airlifted to McAllen where she later succumbed to her injuries.

At this time, DPS is investigating.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim injured in this collision, as well as their family, at this time.

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Britney Justine Cavazos. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

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Texas car accident attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm have over two and a half decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families. We strive to ensure those harmed by reckless and negligent drivers get the justice and compensation they deserve. If your loved one lost their lives in an accident, due to another driver's actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you.

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