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Deadly Pedestrian Crash in New Braunfels: Dump Truck Driver Charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide A Life Cut Short on North Seguin Avenue The afternoon of February 25, 2026, started like any other in New Braunfels. Stephanie Madzy, a 60-year-old woman whose life was filled with family, friends, and community, was simply walking near the 200 block of North Seguin Avenue. At approximately 5:45 p.m., her world—and the world of her loved ones—was shattered in an instant. A dump truck, stopped at a red light, failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. As the driver, 60-year-old Jude T. Jones, made a right turn, he struck Stephanie Madzy. The impact was catastrophic. Despite the heroic efforts of first responders, who performed life-saving measures at the scene, Stephanie succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. This wasn’t just a tragic accident—it was a preventable tragedy. New Braunfels police have charged Jude T. Jones with criminally negligent homicide, a charge that carries serious legal consequences. But for Stephanie’s family, no charge can bring her back. What they need now is justice, accountability, and answers. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases like this—cases where a moment of negligence changes lives forever. If…