Griceldo Garcia Killed, Jerry Chandler Arrested in DUI Crash on Stallings Drive [Nacogdoches, TX]

Griceldo Garcia Identified in Fatal Crash in Nacogdoches

 
NACOGDOCHES, TX (February 17, 2023) – Officers identified 69-year-old Griceldo Garcia as the victim who died in a DUI crash on Northeastern Stallings Drive on February 15.
 
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the collision happened in the 2800 block of the road around 7:30 PM. Based on a report from the Nacogdoches Police Department, Garcia was slowing due to a Jeep Patriot turning in front of him.
 
At that point, the driver of the Jeep Patriot, 27-year-old Claudia Luna Villantes was about to turn into a private drive. However, 49-year-old Jerry Chandler failed to slow down and his Ford F-150 hit the back of Garcia’s Grand Cherokee. Then, the Cherokee struck the back of the Patriot.
 
As a result, Garcia suffered grave injuries and died in the incident.
 
His 9-year-old grandson suffered serious injuries while Villantes and a 5-year-old passenger sustained minor ones.
 
Police found Chandler to be intoxicated and placed him into custody.
 
As of now, the case remains under investigation.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Griceldo Garcia.

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