News Summary
A tragic bus crash on Interstate 35 near Somerset resulted in four fatalities and over a dozen injuries, involving a speeding stolen Camaro during a police chase. The bus was carrying over 20 passengers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Mexico when it was struck, leading to significant injuries among survivors, including children. The incident raised concerns about road safety and highlighted the ongoing investigation into the suspects who fled the scene.
San Antonio – A fatal crash on Interstate 35 near Somerset, San Antonio, left four people dead and over a dozen others injured on July 17. The incident involved a bus transporting more than 20 passengers, which was struck by a speeding stolen white Camaro during a high-speed police chase.
Among the deceased are 69-year-old Rosalio Aguilera and 50-year-old Jose Guerra, the bus driver. The bus was traveling from Fort Worth, Texas, to Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, when the crash occurred around 3 p.m. Witnesses reported that the Camaro collided with the trailer attached to the bus, which caused the vehicle to lose control and subsequently hit an 18-wheeler.
Fire officials confirmed that 21 individuals were transported to hospitals following the crash. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others died later that evening due to their injuries. The casualties included a child and two adults who remain hospitalized, with reports indicating that one child suffered multiple serious injuries, including three broken ribs and a possible fractured vertebra.
The chaos did not end with the crash; reports indicate that four individuals jumped from the Camaro immediately after the collision, with at least one reportedly armed with an AK-style rifle. Police are actively seeking these suspects, who have not yet been identified or located. The San Antonio Police Chief revealed that the Camaro was reported stolen three days prior to the incident, and surveillance footage from the northeast Bexar County area shows two men stealing the vehicle from a driveway. However, the police have yet to confirm if the individuals seen in the video were in the Camaro at the time of the crash.
The injuries sustained ranged widely, affecting both children and elderly adults. Family members of passengers have come forward with concerns about loved ones onboard the bus. One individual reported that his 62-year-old aunt and three nieces, aged 14 to 18, were on the bus, with the aunt currently receiving treatment at the San Antonio Military Medical Center and the nieces at University Hospital.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the crash, particularly the pursuit status of the Camaro. The crash site was temporarily closed, but as of now, the area has reopened to traffic.
A Facebook post from Transportes Guerra, the bus company, has gone up encouraging relatives of those aboard the bus to reach out for further information at designated phone numbers. This tragedy has left the community in shock and raised urgent questions about road safety in the region.
Support and resources are being mobilized as the community comes to terms with the aftermath of what has been a devastating event. Investigators are leveraging all available evidence to understand the circumstances surrounding the crash and to bring the suspects to justice.
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