Naranjo Alvarez, Sheila Edwards Injured in Car Accident in Gillespie County, TX
Gillespie County, TX — October 20, 2025, Naranjo Alvarez and Sheila Edwards were injured due to a car accident at around 2:50 p.m. along US 290.
The accident took place southeast of Fredericksburg off the corner of US 290 and FM 1376.
According to officials, 75-year-old Sheila Edwards was in a GMC Acadia going eastbound on US 290. 34-year-old Naranjo Alvarez was in a Ford F-250 going westbound. The vehicles reportedly crossed paths, leading to a collision.
Due to the accident, both Sheila Edwards and Naranjo Alvarez had serious injuries. No other injuries were reported. Additional details are unavailable at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When two vehicles collide head-on along a rural stretch of highway, the public often only hears a simple narrative—who was in which vehicle and who got hurt. But serious injuries demand more than just a surface-level understanding.
1. Did crash investigators have the right tools and training to fully analyze the collision?
Rural crashes often come down to subtle factors like lane position, driver behavior, or last-second maneuvers. Without a thorough reconstruction, including scene measurements and vehicle analysis, those details can be lost.
2. Were both vehicles inspected for any possible mechanical issues?
Unexpected failures—like steering loss or brake malfunction—can cause a vehicle to drift without warning. These aren’t always obvious and require detailed inspections that may not always be prioritized.
3. Was electronic data from the vehicles collected and preserved?
Modern vehicles frequently store information that can clarify who braked, how fast they were going, or whether evasive actions were taken. That data can help confirm or correct early assumptions, but only if secured in time.
It's important to make sure investigations are covering all angles. The best way forward is to make sure people have all the facts.
Takeaways:
- It’s unknown whether the scene was reconstructed in full detail.
- Mechanical problems could have contributed to the crash.
- Vehicle data may hold answers—if someone moved quickly to collect it.
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