Courtney Cortez Killed in Shocking Crash on State Highway 27 [Kerr County, TX]

Kerr County, TX (May 05, 2025) On 25-year-old Courtney Cortez along with 2 others were killed in a shocking crash on State Highway 27 Saturday evening.

According to authorities, the deadly crash happened around 5 p.m. on the westbound lanes of State Highway 27 at Bluff Creek Road North.

Reports say that a suspected drunk driver caused a deadly crash in Kerr County on Saturday evening, killing three motorcyclists and critically injuring a passenger.

Authorities say that 25-year-old Jeremy Wasson reportedly veered into the westbound lanes of SH 27 and crashed head-on into three motorcycles.

Officials say that Courtney, 34-year-old Cody Cortez, and 57-year-old Daniel Cortez Jr., died at the scene.

Emergency responders airlifted a passenger from one of the motorcycles to a hospital in San Antonio with critical injuries.

Authorities arrested Wasson, who now faces three counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault. His bond is set at $350,000. The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the incident.

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Sweet Lawyers extend heartfelt condolences to the families of Courtney Cortez, Cody Cortez, and Daniel Cortez Jr. Our thoughts are with the injured passenger and all affected by this tragic loss.

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