Channelview, TX (September 17, 2024) – A tragic two-vehicle accident occurred Monday night in the Sheldon area, resulting in the death of one driver and the subsequent felony murder charge against another. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies responded to the scene of the crash on Sheldon Road near the Crosby Freeway.
The incident involved a Ford F-150 driven by 49-year-old Joaquin Compean-Juarez, who was traveling west on the Crosby Freeway. At the same time, a Ford Fiesta driven by Sebastian Benitez-Mendoza was heading north on Sheldon Road as he approached the intersection with the Crosby Freeway. Reports indicate that Compean-Juarez failed to maintain his lane, veering down the grass embankment of the overpass and onto the northbound lanes of Sheldon Road, where he collided with the Ford Fiesta.
Tragically, Benitez-Mendoza was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash and was ejected from the vehicle. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Sheriff Gonzalez noted that Compean-Juarez exhibited signs of intoxication at the scene and has a history of two prior convictions for driving while intoxicated. As a result, he has been charged with felony murder in connection with the incident. The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this incredibly difficult time.
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