Adam Lee Reyna, 26, of Mission Killed in Taylor County Crash
A 26-year-old man has died following a severe crash Tuesday evening involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 351 and County Road 504, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Authorities identified the victim as Adam Lee Reyna, 26, of Mission, Texas, who was killed in the collision shortly before 5:00 p.m. in Taylor County.
Investigators reported that a semi-truck driven by 68-year-old Miguel Angel Casanova was traveling westbound on County Road 504 when he failed to stop at a posted stop sign. As a result, he entered the intersection and struck Reyna’s pickup truck, which was traveling on Highway 351 and had the right of way.
The force of the impact was catastrophic. Reyna’s pickup truck immediately ignited after the collision and became fully engulfed in flames. Authorities said he was trapped inside the vehicle and died at the scene before emergency responders could intervene. Casanova sustained minor injuries and was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Further investigation revealed that Casanova was impaired at the time of the crash due to an overdose of prescription medication. Officials determined he was intoxicated while operating the commercial vehicle. He was later arrested and booked into the Taylor County Jail on a charge of Intoxication Manslaughter, with bond set at $100,000.
The crash occurred at a rural intersection in west central Texas, an area where Highway 351 intersects with County Road 504, a smaller roadway controlled by a stop sign. Authorities emphasized that drivers on CR 504 are required to yield to traffic on the highway.
Adam Lee Reyna, a resident of Mission, Texas, was described as a young man whose life was cut short unexpectedly. His death has left family and community members grieving the sudden loss.
The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the circumstances of the crash, including roadway conditions, vehicle impacts, and toxicology results. Officials are also reviewing whether additional contributing factors played a role.
As the investigation proceeds, both the Mission and Taylor County communities are mourning the loss of Reyna, remembering a life ended suddenly in a tragic roadway collision.