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Tragedy on SH 349: How a U-Turn Turned Deadly and What Texas Families Need to Know A Preventable Collision That Changed Lives Forever The evening of February 19, 2026, started like any other for families traveling on State Highway 349 in Martin County, Texas. By 7:51 PM, it had become a scene of unimaginable tragedy that would leave two families shattered and two others fighting for recovery. This wasn’t just another traffic accident—it was a catastrophic collision involving a simple U-turn that violated basic traffic safety principles and federal trucking regulations. At Attorney911, we’ve seen how these preventable tragedies unfold across Texas highways. What happened on SH 349 that night reveals systemic issues in driver training, traffic safety enforcement, and the devastating consequences when basic road rules are ignored. This incident demands our attention—not just as legal professionals, but as a community that shares Texas roads. The Incident: What Happened on SH 349 According to Texas DPS reports, here’s what unfolded: Time and Location: February 19, 2026, at approximately 7:51 PM on State Highway 349 in Martin County Vehicles Involved: A northbound vehicle driven by 23-year-old Mariano Molinar, traveling in the inside lane A southbound car driven by 50-year-old Carlos…