Valeri Mireles dies in fatal Bandera County car crash

Valeri Mireles dies in fatal Bandera County car crash

Fatal Bandera County car crash death of Valeri Mireles – Obituary

Valeri Mireles, 19, lost her life in a head-on collision on State Highway 173 in Bandera County early Sunday morning, May 25.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, the accident occurred around 1:40 a.m. when Evan Mazurek, 22, driving a white Chevy Camaro, crossed into the northbound lanes and collided directly with Mireles’ blue KIA Flex. Mireles was pronounced dead at the scene, while Mazurek was hospitalized for injuries sustained in the crash.

Officials determined Mazurek was impaired at the time but was not taken into custody due to his medical condition. Authorities have announced pending charges including Driving While Intoxicated and Intoxication Manslaughter. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.