Dontavis Hood of Missouri City Dead in Collision on I-45

Leon County Rear-End Crash Results in Fatality

Leon County, TX (December 19, 2025) – Dontavis Hood, 33, of Missouri City, was killed in a collision on I-45 late Wednesday night.

It was past 10 p.m. when a Lincoln Town Car became disabled in the outside lane of the freeway.

Troopers said the car was without power or lights and was rear-ended by a Peterbilt tractor trailer rig which. The Lincoln then struck a Ford Escape in the outside lane.

As a result, the Escape was pushed through the cable barrier in the median and into ohe northbound lanes of the highway.

Dontavis Hood who was riding in the Lincoln was declared dead at the scene.

Troopers are investigating this fatal crash.

The team at Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dontavis Hood. Losing a loved one in a sudden crash is heartbreaking, and we hope you find strength and support during this difficult time.

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