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Four killed in Karnes County crash, DPS says
By Andrea K. Moreno, Sonia DeHaro at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Four people were killed after a crash on U.S. Highway 181 in Karnes County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The crash happened around 8 a.m. Thursday on U.S. Highway 181 near Hobson Road. DPS said a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 181 when the ...
Key takeaway Highway 181 in Karnes County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The fatal crash on U.S. Highway 181 in Karnes County has significant implications for San Antonio , given that three of the victims were from the city. The loss of young lives, including 23-year-old Fernando Espinoza, 25-year-old Abigail Lynn Espinoza, and 18-year-old Eleora Marie Espinoza, will undoubtedly be felt by their families and community. As the investigation into the crash continues, San Antonio residents may be left wondering about the safety of the roads that connect their city to surrounding counties. U.S. Highway 181 is a major thoroughfare that many San Antonians use to travel to and from nearby towns, making this tragedy a stark reminder of the risks associated with driving in the region. The city's residents will likely be watching closely as the Texas Department of Public Safety works to determine the cause of the crash and identify any potential measures that could be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Four people were killed after a crash on U.S. Highway 181 in Karnes County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The crash happened around 8 a.m. Thursday on U.S. Highway 181 near Hobson Road. DPS said a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 181 when the ...
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