Maria Garza, Marci Powell and Joshua Powell  ID’d as 3 Killed in Edinburg Car Crash on Monte Cristo Road

Edinburg, Texas (August 11, 2018) – The three people who were killed in a two-vehicle accident on Thursday night in Edinburg have been identified by the authorities.
Maria Isabel De La Garza, 55, Marci Lou Powell, 33, and Joshua Devin Powell, 3, all of Edinburg, died in the collision that occurred shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday, August 9 in the 300 block of Monte Cristo Road near North Expressway 281.
Edinburg police said a 19-year-old driver was operating a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu when it swerved into the path of oncoming traffic and collided with a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, that was being driven by Garza, and had her daughter Marci and grandson Joshua as passengers.
The family of three died at the scene of the crash.
The 19-year-old driver of the Malibu was taken to a hospital with major injuries.
Police said the driver is suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the collision and may face charges.