Martin County, TX — April 6, 2024, Daniel Avila III was killed following a single-car accident sometime during the night hours along County Road 2400.

According to authorities, 26-year-old El Paso man Daniel Avila III was traveling in a eastbound Jeep Patriot on C.R. 2400 in the vicinity of the C.R. 3201 intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Jeep failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It reportedly veered off of the side of the roadway and entered a roadside ditch. There, it collided with a dirt mound which resulted in the Jeep overturning. It reportedly came to a stop resting on its left side facing southeast on partially off of the north shoulder and partially in the roadway. Avila incurred fatal injuries as a result of the accident and was declared deceased at the scene.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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