A fiery car crash in Cameron County claimed the life of a local man over the weekend, sparking an in-depth investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The tragic incident has prompted calls for improved road safety in the area.
The Incident
The accident occurred when a black Dodge Nitro, driven by 32-year-old Miguel Angel Tellez Jr., slid sideways into a ditch along FM 803, hitting a dirt channel and subsequently overturning. The vehicle was incinerated, leaving charred auto parts and debris scattered across the crash site. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise, prompting them to call emergency services.
Eyewitness Account
One eyewitness described the chilling scene, saying, ‘I started checking the cameras and I didn’t see anything. And then I went back a minute and then to. And that’s when I see my frontal camera, a car coming, and in the middle of the street. He turns and falls to the side.’
Investigation and Local Concerns
DPS findings indicate that Tellez was the sole occupant of the car. For reasons yet to be determined, he failed to maintain control of his vehicle, leading to the fatal crash. The tragedy has drawn attention to the issue of street lighting in the area, with residents citing its inadequacy as a potential contributing factor. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
