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Authorities identify 46-year-old killed in crash

Fed-Ex Crash
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Posted at 11:40 AM, Dec 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-18 14:02:59-05

BRAZOS COUNTY, TX — DPS Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash in Brazos Co. on SH 21/FM 50.

According to DPS, the incident occurred at approximately 9:27 A.M., involving a 2018 Ford Van Fed-Ex vehicle and a 2020 Kia Sorento.

The Kia was traveling east on SH 21 when the right rear tire had a blowout. The Kia driver over-corrected and crossed over into the westbound lane where it collided with the Fed-Ex vehicle.

The driver of the KIA, 46 - year old male Christopher Eugene Luttrell of Caldwell, TX was pronounced deceased on scene.

The driver of the Fed-Ex, 23 - year old male Rene Garcia of Bryan, TX, was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital (Bryan) in serious condition.

It is still unknown now what cargo the Fed-Ex was carrying at the time.