Kimble County, TX — January 18, 2026, Joshua Flores was killed and Noah Esquivel, Jaime Esquivel, Dolores Rodriguez, and another were hurt in a car accident.
Initial statements from authorities say that the accident happened at around 8:47 p.m. north of Junction along US Highway 83.
According to officials, 19-year-old Joshua Flores was in a northbound Dodge Charger. Noah Esquivel, Jaime Esquivel, Dolores Rodriguez, and one other were all in a Ford Bronco going southbound. The vehicles apparently crossed paths and collided.
Due to the crash, Joshua Flores was killed. Noah Esquivel, Jaime Esquivel, Dolores Rodriguez, and the other occupant from the Ford all had reported injuries. Additional details are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
After such a devastating car accident, it’s important to ensure investigators are preserving as much evidence as possible. A lot of it can be time-sensitive, and a cursory examination of the facts could let important yet subtle factors slip through the cracks. That’s why a lot of families end up seeking independent investigations in the first place. Weeks or months go by, and they find that authorities aren’t really able to give them the answers they need. Maybe authorities here have been more thorough, but that remains to be seen.
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