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Four Friends Killed by Trucker's Alleged Distraction
7 Jan
Summary
- Four young women died after a truck rear-ended their disabled car.
- The trucker was allegedly distracted by his cellphone at the time.
- Families filed a $1 million lawsuit against the trucking company and H-E-B.
Four young women, Lakeshia Brown (19), Myunique Johnson (20), Taylor White (27), and Breanna Brantley (30), lost their lives on November 5. The tragedy occurred on US Highway 87 in the Texas Panhandle when an 18-wheeler, allegedly driven by a distracted Guadalupe Daniel Villarreal, collided with their Nissan Altima.
The victims' sedan was traveling slowly due to a flat tire when it was struck violently from behind. Dashcam footage captured the devastating impact, showing the massive truck unable to avoid the slow-moving vehicle. All four friends were pronounced dead at the scene.
Grieving families have since initiated a $1 million lawsuit against H-E-B, Parkway Transport, Inc., and Villarreal. They allege negligence contributed to the deaths, with the trucking company and driver reportedly cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
