Basic Facts
Crash date: February 21, 2026
Crash location: near Thornberry Drive in Somerville, TX
People involved:
- Eugenio Morales Prado, 62
- Ana Luisa Vazquez, 36
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? No
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Somerville, TX — February 21, 2026, Eugenio Prado was killed and Ana Vazquez was injured in a single-vehicle accident just after 3 p.m. near Thornberry Drive.
Authorities said a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche was heading north on Thornberry Drive when it crashed through the guardrail on left side of the road before rolling down a rock berm. It ended up on its roof near the shore of Lake Somerville.
Driver Eugenio Morales Prado, 62, of Dime Box died after being transported to a Caldwell hospital, according to authorities.
Passenger Ana Luisa Vazquez, 43, was hospitalized with unspecified injuries after the crash at Welch Park, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Burleson County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
After more than 30 years litigating vehicle accident cases, I always try to keep an open mind about how an accident happened. This crash could have been caused by driver inattention, as many are, but it also could have been the result of a tire blowout or problem with the Chevrolet’s steering mechanism.
Hopefully, the police will get to the bottom of what happened here, but sometimes another set of eyes is needed to reveal the truth. What do you think caused this crash?
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