DPS INVESTIGATING A FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH IN GRIMES COUNTY

  

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred Saturday night on FM 1774 and County Road 303 in Todd Mission.

According to DPS Sergeant Justin Ruiz, around 8:45pm, a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling southbound in the center-left turn only lane, and passing slow moving traffic.

Meanwhile, a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling northbound in the center-left turn only lane, and attempted to make a left turn on to County Road 303.

Both vehicles struck each other head-on, which resulted in the Jeep leaving the roadway and striking a tree.

The driver of the Jeep was transported to the Tomball Medical Center with suspected serious injuries.

The passenger, 38-year-old Juan Cervantez of Tomball, was pronounced dead at the scene by Grimes County Precinct Three Justice of the Peace Mark Laughlin.

The driver of the Dodge was not injured.

The case remains under an ongoing investigation with Sgt. Ruiz saying that no further details can be released at this time.