Texas Panhandle, January 9, 2026
H-E-B is facing a lawsuit seeking over $1 million in damages due to a tragic incident in the Texas Panhandle that resulted in the deaths of four women. The accident, which occurred when an H-E-B contractor’s driver collided with their vehicle, has raised serious allegations regarding speed control and evidence preservation. The families are pursuing damages for mental anguish and related expenses, emphasizing the need for accountability among commercial vehicle operators.
San Antonio, Texas – H-E-B is currently facing a lawsuit seeking over $1 million in damages following a tragic incident in the Texas Panhandle that resulted in the deaths of four women. The lawsuit, filed in Bexar County District Court, names H-E-B, its contractor Parkway Transport Inc., Scrappy Trucking LLC, and driver Guadalupe Daniel Villarreal as defendants.
The incident took place on November 5, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., when the four women—Breanna Brantley, 30; Lakeisha Brown, 19; Myunique Johnson, 20; and Taylor White, 27—were traveling south on U.S. Highway 87 in a Nissan Altima. Johnson was driving at a reduced speed due to a flat tire when Villarreal, operating an 18-wheeler hauling potatoes for H-E-B, collided with their vehicle. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Villarreal “failed to control speed,” resulting in a rear-end collision that caused the car to spin 180 degrees and come to rest in the median.
The plaintiffs’ attorneys allege that Villarreal was “driving fast, inattentively, and failed to control his speed” before “violently” colliding with the vehicle. Furthermore, the lawsuit claims that the involved trucking companies may be disregarding their legal duty to preserve evidence after allegedly failing to respond to requests for evidence preservation from attorneys.
An H-E-B spokesperson expressed the company’s devastation over the accident, clarifying that it involved a third-party vendor driver, not an H-E-B Partner, and emphasizing that H-E-B and the contractor are cooperating with the investigation.
The lawsuit seeks damages for mental anguish, loss of companionship, pecuniary losses, funeral and burial expenses, and other wrongful death and survival damages. Additionally, the families are requesting a court order to preserve the truck, the driver’s phone, and other electronic data as evidence.
This case underscores the critical importance of commercial vehicle operators maintaining proper speed and attention to prevent such devastating accidents. The legal proceedings will determine liability and the potential compensation for the victims’ families.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the lawsuit about?
- The lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages from H-E-B, its contractor Parkway Transport Inc., Scrappy Trucking LLC, and driver Guadalupe Daniel Villarreal, following a fatal crash in the Texas Panhandle that killed four women.
- When did the incident occur?
- The incident occurred on November 5, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., on U.S. Highway 87, approximately 10 miles south of Dalhart, Texas.
- Who were the victims?
- The victims were Breanna Brantley (30), Lakeisha Brown (19), Myunique Johnson (20), and Taylor White (27), who were traveling together in a Nissan Altima.
- What caused the crash?
- According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, driver Guadalupe Daniel Villarreal “failed to control speed,” leading to a rear-end collision with the women’s vehicle. Attorneys allege that Villarreal was speeding, inattentive, and failed to control his speed before the collision.
- What is H-E-B’s response?
- An H-E-B spokesperson stated that the incident involved a third-party vendor driver, not an H-E-B Partner, and that the company is fully cooperating with the investigation.
- What damages are being sought?
- The lawsuit seeks damages for mental anguish, loss of companionship, pecuniary losses, funeral and burial expenses, and other wrongful death and survival damages.
Key Features of the Incident
| Date of Incident | Location | Victims | Defendants | Allegations | Legal Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | U.S. Highway 87, 10 miles south of Dalhart, Texas | Breanna Brantley (30), Lakeisha Brown (19), Myunique Johnson (20), Taylor White (27) | H-E-B, Parkway Transport Inc., Scrappy Trucking LLC, Guadalupe Daniel Villarreal | Speeding, inattentiveness, failure to control speed, evidence preservation issues | Lawsuit seeking over $1 million in damages, evidence preservation requests |
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