Jacinto Gudino Duran Obituary, Death – In a tragic accident in Lampasas, Texas, five people lost their lives, leaving the community in deep mourning. The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the victims involved in the early-morning crash on U.S. Route 281. The collision, which occurred between a 2004 Cadillac CTS and a 2024 Kia Telluride, resulted in a fiery scene that led to the death of all five individuals in the vehicles.
The accident was triggered when the Cadillac, driven by 31-year-old Jacinto Gudino Duran, suffered a blowout on its right rear tire, causing him to lose control. The Cadillac, which witnesses reported was speeding, veered into the path of the Kia driven by 45-year-old Mani Arvind. The collision inflicted severe damage on both vehicles, resulting in the tragic deaths of all occupants.
Among the deceased were 23-year-old Yosilu Gasman Martinez-Lopez, and two passengers in the Kia, 40-year-old Pradeepa Arvind and 17-year-old Andril Arvind. The only survivor from the Kia was 14-year-old Adiryan Arvind. In the wake of the accident, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Adiryan, raising over $758,000 from the community.
As the families and friends of the victims come to terms with their loss, the Lampasas community has rallied to provide support and solidarity. This devastating event underscores the critical need for road safety and reminds us to cherish every moment with our loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this heart-wrenching tragedy.
In another unrelated tragic incident on a sunny Saturday morning, the Smith family was en route to drop their eldest daughter, Emily, off at college for her freshman year. This journey unexpectedly ended in tragedy when their car was struck by a drunk driver, resulting in the death of three family members.
