Houston, TX — August 7, 2025, Gloria Guevara Almanza was killed and another person was injured in a truck accident at about 7:45 p.m. on Tidwell Road.

Authorities said an eastbound 2010 Ford Mustang veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a 2019 Ford F-250 towing a utility trailer after it was hit from behind by another vehicle.

Ford driver Gloria Guevara Almanza, 22, who reportedly as pregnant, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash west of C.E. King Parkway, according to authorities. A 16-year-old passenger was hospitalized with serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

The driver of the Nissan Titan that rear-ended Gloria Guavera Almanza's Mustang subsequently was arrested on two counts of failing to stop and render aid, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Harris County crash at this time.

Commentary

When people hear about a crash like this, the first question that comes to mind is usually, “How exactly did this chain of events unfold?” Here, we know the Mustang was pushed into oncoming traffic after being rear-ended by a Nissan Titan, but there are still key gaps in the story. For example, it’s not clear how fast each vehicle was going, what lane positions they were in before impact or whether either driver had time to brake or swerve. These details matter, because they help determine whether the rear-end collision was purely a matter of driver inattention, following too closely or something else entirely.

In my experience, getting those answers means looking beyond the initial police report. Crash scene measurements, skid mark analysis and vehicle black box data from both the Nissan and the F-250 could shed light on speeds and braking. Cell phone records can confirm or rule out distraction, and dash cam footage, if available, can show exactly how quickly the situation developed. Without this kind of evidence, we’re left with broad outlines instead of a precise sequence.

There’s also the issue of the “failure to stop and render aid” charges. That tells us the Nissan driver allegedly left the scene after the crash, but it doesn’t automatically answer whether his actions leading up to the collision were negligent, reckless or unavoidable. Those are different questions, and each requires hard evidence to answer.

The bottom line is that multi-vehicle crashes like this are rarely as simple as one driver making a mistake. A thorough investigation is the only way to know who should be held accountable, and for what specific actions or failures.

Key Takeaways:

• We don’t yet know the precise speeds, lane positions or timing of each impact in this multi-vehicle crash.
• Vehicle black box data, dash cams and phone records can clarify whether distraction or speed were factors.
• “Failure to stop and render aid” addresses post-crash conduct, not necessarily the cause of the crash itself.
• Proper evidence collection is essential to determine the exact sequence of events and assign responsibility.