GPD vehicle involved in collision at US 183, Sarah DeWitt

A Gonzales police vehicle was involved in two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 183 and Sarah DeWitt Drive (US 90A) at about 7:21 p.m. Sunday, April 21.

“On Sunday, April 21, 2024, Sergeant Carrera was working traffic enforcement on 183 and 90. He and another party were involved in collision at that intersection,” Lt. Jason Montoya said. “There were no injuries to the parties involved. Details about the collision can be obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety, who conducted the crash investigation.”

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, which investigated the crash due to GPD being a party to the collision, a 2024 Toyota Camry driven by Jesus DeLeon, 19, of Gonzales, was driving south on US 183 just north of the intersection with Sarah DeWitt Drive.

There were four other passengers in the vehicle with DeLeon — an 11-year-old male, two 12-year-old females and a 10-year-old female. Names of the juveniles are being withheld.

A Chevrolet Tahoe Gonzales Police Department vehicle, being driven by Sgt. Alberto Carrerra, 36, of Gonzales, was driving northbound and approached the intersection. The Toyota Camry slowed down and attempted to turn left onto Sarah DeWitt as the Tahoe entered the intersection.

“As it tried to turn, (the Toyota) failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the driver’s door of (the Tahoe). (The Toyota) was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way,” the report stated.

Two of the minor females were treated for non-life threatening injuries, according to the report.

Road conditions were reportedly dry and clear.