> At a Glance
> – Four women died in a collision with an 18-wheeler in Texas on Nov. 5
> – Families allege the truck was speeding and the crash was preventable
> – Lawsuit names truck driver and three companies
> Why it matters: The tragedy highlights commercial trucking safety concerns
Four women lost their lives in a preventable collision with a semi-truck, their families claim in a Texas lawsuit.
The Crash
Myunique Johnson, 20, Lakeisha Brown, 18, Breanna Brantley, 31, and Taylor White, 28, died when their vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler. Johnson’s Nissan Altima was moving slowly due to a flat tire when the truck struck it from behind.
The families allege the truck driver was speeding and failed to control his vehicle. They also believe the driver was distracted by his phone during the crash.
Legal Action
The families filed suit against:
- Truck driver Daniel Villarreal Guadalupe
- H-E-B
- Parkway Transit, Inc.
- Scrappy Trucking LLC
Attorney Nicholas Wills stated:
> “What occurred that day was an entirely preventable tragedy. Four young girls lost their lives, and their families are now left grieving their loss.”
The lawsuit seeks damages for mental anguish, loss of earning capacity, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and other exemplary damages.
H-E-B told News 4 San Antonio:
> “Our H-E-B Family is devastated by this tragic accident. The incident involved a third-party vendor driver, not an H-E-B Partner. H-E-B and the contractor are fully cooperating with the investigation.”
Key Takeaways
- Four women died in a preventable crash families blame on speeding
- Truck driver was third-party vendor, not H-E-B employee
- Families seek jury trial and evidence preservation order
- Investigation continues
The tragedy underscores commercial trucking safety issues on Texas roads.
