Four People Killed In Collision With Intoxicated Driver on I-20

Quick Facts

Where: Interstate 20 at FM 740, near Mesquite, TX

What Happened: Four people were killed after being struck by an intoxicated driver

Participants:

• Basilio Mares Ortiz, Driver
• Arturo Martinez Gonzalez
• Anthony Hernandez
• Mario De La Paz
• 15-Year-Old Male

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Arturo Martinez Gonzalez, Fatality
• Anthony Hernandez, Fatality
• Mario De La Paz, Fatality
• 15-Year-Old Male, Fatality

Details

Four people were killed after being struck by a car being driven by Basilio Mares Ortiz on I-20 near Mesquite, TX, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Arturo Martinez Gonzalez, Anthony Hernandez, Mario De La Paz and a 15-year old male were attempting to change a tire when they were struck by Ortiz, who has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter by authorities.