Eric Arthur Jason Martinez Killed in Head-On Crash on SH-6 in Comanche County

Eric Arthur Jason Martinez Killed in Comanche County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH-6 near Gorman

Comanche County, Texas (June 4, 2020) – Three people were killed Tuesday evening in a head-on crash in Comanche County, three miles south of Gorman, according to the Department of Public Safety.

The fatal crash occurred at about 5:00 p.m. on June 2, on state Highway 6.

DPS said a Chevrolet Cruze was heading westbound on the highway when it veered into the eastbound lane. A BMW crossed into the westbound lane to avoid the Cruze, but the Cruze veered back into the westbound lane and crashed head-on into the BMW.

Three passengers in the BMW, Everardo Palacios, 19, of Conroe, Bertha Gloria Muniz, 20, of Hico and Eric Arthur Jason Martinez, 21, of Hico, were killed in the crash.

The BMW driver, Selena Hernandez, 20, of Hico, was taken to Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene with serious /incapacitating injuries.

The Cruze driver, Colby Wade Stange, 20, of Orange, was taken to Comanche County Medical Center with stable/incapacitating injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Eric Arthur Jason Martinez.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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