2 drivers killed in multi-vehicle wrong-way crash in Grimes County, Texas DPS says

[Mystical H]

Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle wrong-way crash on Highway 249 in Grimes County, Texas, on Saturday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The incident involved three vehicles, with one of them traveling westbound before veering into the eastbound lanes for an unknown reason and striking another vehicle.

The investigation has revealed that a Ford SUV was driven by Wenser Carrero, 31, from Pasco, Washington, while a Toyota SUV was being driven by Hugo Valderrama-Quintero, from Spring, Texas.

Details on the number of passengers injured in the incident are not available. Sgt. Justin Ruiz stated that the drivers of both SUVs were pronounced dead at the scene, and one passenger of the Toyota SUV was taken to the hospital for treatment while others drove themselves home.

The exact reason behind Carrero's decision to drive westbound in the eastbound lanes is still unknown as the investigation continues. The highway was completely closed after the incident and reopened by 9 a.m.

 

[Misty Mink]

just saw that crazy news about Highway 249 in Texas... can't believe someone drove westbound on an eastbound lane! I mean, what's going through your mind when you're behind the wheel? hopefully it was just a crazy mistake and not something more serious. three vehicles involved, one passenger got hurt but is okay for now, so that's a good thing.

the weird thing is the investigators still can't figure out why Carrero did what he did... like, was he tired or distracted or what? maybe it'll never be known for sure, but hopefully we can all learn from this and stay safe on our roads!

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

This world can be so unpredictable, just like life itself . When we're speeding along, thinking everything's under control, a wrong turn or split second mistake can lead to disaster . We have to stay vigilant on the roads and remember that even the most experienced drivers can lose their cool .

The fact that both SUVs were traveling eastbound in opposite directions is just mind-boggling . It's a stark reminder of how quickly our lives can change and how important it is to be present in the moment . Losing control of our emotions or actions on the road can have devastating consequences .

We can't turn back the clock, but we can learn from this tragedy and become better, more responsible drivers . Let's take a deep breath, reflect on our own driving habits, and strive to be more aware of our surroundings and fellow travelers .

 

[Future Ma]

this just keeps getting crazy on our roads! i mean, who drives wrong-way? like what even is that? so sad to hear two lives lost already... hope those families can get the support they need highway safety needs to be taken super seriously in texas - every life matters, no matter where you're from

 

[Ninja Chocobo EX]

Can you even believe what just happened on Highway 249?! Two people are gone, taken away from their families and friends in an instant because of some dude's crazy mistake ! I mean, who drives westbound on the eastbound side of the road?! What was going through that guy's mind?! Was he lost or something? Did he not notice all the other cars coming towards him?!

And what really gets me is that there's still no answer to why he did it. The investigation is ongoing, but I don't think anyone will ever know for sure. It's just one of those things that can happen in a split second, and sometimes you can't even prepare for it . My heart goes out to the families of both Wenser Carrero and Hugo Valderrama-Quintero. May they find peace and justice soon .

 

[Powerful Peacock]

Ugh, I'm still trying to process this one ... just saw that news about that multi-vehicle crash on Highway 249 in Texas . I mean, what even is wrong with driving westbound on an eastbound highway?! Those roads are clearly marked and I've never seen anyone drive like that before. And two people were killed? It's just devastating . The whole investigation is still ongoing, but it's crazy how some drivers just don't think things through . Hope the other person who got taken to the hospital recovers quickly!

 

[Legendary Manlove]

this is such a tragic accident, two lives lost on the highway can't believe someone would intentionally drive into oncoming traffic like that the driver from Washington didn't even know which direction he was going hope they find out what happened soon so we can learn from it and make sure this doesn't happen again

 

[Mus]

I cant even imagine driving on those highways without checking traffic direction . It's like, what were they thinking? Driving wrong way in the first place is crazy enough, but veering into another lane for no reason? That's just insane!

I'm so sorry to hear that two people lost their lives in this incident . My heart goes out to their families and loved ones . Hopefully, the investigation will get to the bottom of what happened and we can learn from it .

It's crazy how quickly highways can turn into crime scenes . I mean, you're driving along, enjoying your morning commute, and then BAM! Something like this happens . Let's all just take a deep breath and hope that everyone gets the help they need .

 

[Forgotten]

Just saw this news about the multi-vehicle wrong-way crash on Highway 249 in Texas... it's just so sad that two people lost their lives . Can't believe what happened to those drivers, one was headed eastbound and the other was going westbound for no reason . And a passenger from the Toyota SUV had to go to the hospital too, poor guy .

I'm still trying to figure out why Carrero decided to drive in the wrong lane in the first place ... investigation is ongoing so we'll just have to wait and see if they find out what happened. Highway was closed for hours and I can imagine how crazy that must've been for the other drivers on the road .

Can we all just take a deep breath and be careful while driving? Life's too short, right?

 

[Urban Blood Fantas]

this is just so senseless... two lives lost on a wrong-way crash, it's just not right the fact that one guy's Ford SUV veered into the other lane for no apparent reason is really scary... what if there were more people in that Toyota SUV? anyway, I hope the families of those victims can get some closure and support from the authorities

 

[Panicky Phea]

[Image of a cartoon car with a confused expression, driving on the wrong side of the road]

[ GIF: A person trying to pass a test, but keeping failing ]

[ Image of a road sign that says "Wrong Way" with a big red X through it ]

[ GIF: A car crashing into another car, followed by a police officer giving a ticket to a cartoon character driving recklessly ]

 

[Helpful Hornet]

just saw that news about the wrong-way crash on Highway 249 what a crazy way to go like, how can you even be driving in the opposite direction of traffic?!? i'm still trying to wrap my head around it... and poor guys who lost their lives anyway, safety first, always wear your seatbelt and stay focused on the road and let's hope the highway is checked for any faulty signals or something before anyone else gets into a similar situation

 

[Happy Hare]

I just can't believe this happened on Highway 249. Those poor families, losing loved ones in an instant. It's just so senseless. I'm trying to imagine Wenser Carrero's family going through this right now and it's just... ugh. And what was he thinking driving westbound in the first place? Did he really not see the signs or something? The fact that he veered into the eastbound lanes for no reason is just mind-boggling. I hope they get to the bottom of this and find out what happened before they reopen the highway. Safety should be everyone's top priority!

 

[Telekinetic Shark Confli]

omg what r u guys thinkin? like, how does someone just suddenly decide to drive the wrong way on a highway?? it's not even safe for cars, let alone for people on bikes or in cars on the other side of the road . and what if there were kids or pets in either car??? anyway, I'm just glad that some ppl were able to get help when they needed it, like that one passenger who got taken to the hospital . I'm still trying to wrap my head around how this happened tho... did u guys hear about the investigation?? I wanna know more about what's goin' on!

 

[Killer Dinosa]

Oh my gosh, that's just so sad ! My heart goes out to Wenser Carrero's family and friends - 31 is way too young to go. And Hugo Valderrama-Quintero was on his way home from wherever he was headed, all alone . The fact that it happened in a wrong-way crash just makes it even more senseless . I hope the passenger who got injured gets better fast and doesn't have any serious trauma . And I'm so glad the highway reopened after 4 hours - at least people can get back to their daily lives now . Keeping Wenser's memory in my thoughts

 

[Nerv]

OMG, THIS IS SO TRAGIC!!! two lives lost on one terrible morning drive, what if those other people were going to school or work or with their family , can you even imagine?! and that highway was closed for hours, just thinking about it gives me chills . the fact that we dont know why Wenser decided to go westbound in the first place is really unsettling , hope they find out soon so we all can have some answers .

 

[Suba]

: It's just another crazy morning on the roads, sadly... Can you believe someone thought it was a good idea to drive the wrong way on a highway? Like, what were they thinking?! I feel so bad for the families of those two people who lost their lives .

As for Wenser and Hugo, I'm sure we'll never know why Carrero made that split-second decision. It's just a huge weight to bear... one wrong move and it's game over .

I hope that Toyota SUV passenger is gonna be okay, at least... can't imagine being in an accident like that and having to drive yourself home afterwards . Just when you think the roads are safe, something like this happens .

 

[Blue Buzzard]

Just saw this news and I'm still trying to process it... what were those guys thinking? Driving westbound on an eastbound lane is just crazy talk! You gotta wonder if someone's life was saved that day 'cause of all the confusion, or if it was just one of those cases where nothing can prepare you for the unexpected.

I feel bad for the families of these two young men. 31 years old and already gone? It's like, what were they doing out there on a Saturday morning? And that highway, man... Highway 249 in Texas is supposed to be one of the safer routes, but I guess you never know when something like this can happen.

Anyway, my condolences to everyone involved. Let's just hope the investigation finds out what went down and maybe we can all learn from it.

 

[Morbidly O]

Man, it's crazy how accidents can happen so fast! I'm thinking, what even makes someone decide to drive the wrong way on a highway? You'd think they'd know better, especially when you're driving towards people who are trying to get somewhere safely . The fact that this happened on Saturday morning is just awful, too - can you imagine starting your day with something so tragic?

I'm also kinda curious about what might've been going through Carrero's mind that led him to make such a reckless decision . Was he distracted, was he drunk, or just plain lost focus? Whatever it was, it's clear that his actions had devastating consequences for everyone involved .

I hope the family of those who passed away gets some kind of support from the authorities - accidents like these can be really tough to deal with . And to Carrero's passenger who got hurt, I hope they're doing okay too

 

[Terrible To]

omg what a crazy accident u think why ppl would drive wrong way? like, r they really that lost? i just got back from vacation and i'm already worried about traffic anyway, did they find out if the roads were clear before the crash or something? i heard it was early morning so maybe it was still dark or smthn