Maribel Enriquez, Preben Hammer and Alice Hammer Killed in 2-Car Accident in Spicewood

Maribel Enriquez, Preben Hammer and Alice Hammer ID’d as Three Killed in Spicewood Crash on Highway 71

Spicewood, Texas (June 11, 2018) – The three people who were killed in a two-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon in Spicewood has been identified as Maribel Nikole Enriquez, 17, of Granite Shoals, Preben Hammer, 71, of Austin, Alice Hammer, 68, also of Austin, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The deadly accident happened at around 4:47 p.m. Saturday, June 9 on Highway 71.
According to the DPS, Enriquez was driving a Ford Mustang eastbound on Highway 71 when she lost control due to the wet road and slick tires.
The Mustang then slide into oncoming traffic and was hit by a Mercedes-Benz carrying the Hammers.
Enriquez was declared dead at 6:11 p.m. at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center.
Two passengers in the Mercedes, Preben Hammer, was pronounced dead at the scene and Alice Hammer, 68, of Austin was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center.
The Mercedes driver, Susan K. Stein, 78, of Austin, was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center within critical injuries.
A passenger in the Mustang, Jose Angel Ornelas, 31, of Marble Falls, was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with critical injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
The information for this blog post was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes.  No attorney-client relationship is established unless the law firm is formally retained. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere sympathies.  While the thought of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise that in some cases it may be important to immediately begin securing evidence (such as photos of skid marks and property damage) and witness statements before it’s too late.