Mineral Wells, TX — People in Mineral Wells are getting together in a powerful show of support after the death of 19-year-old Jose Hernandez in a terrible car accident. Hernandez was a beloved senior at Mineral Wells High School. Two other teens were hurt in the crash in Hood County late Friday night. They are in the hospital and will have a long time to heal.
Korbin Williams, George Velasquez, and Jose Hernandez, all seniors at Mineral Wells High School, were driving along FM 4 on Friday night when Williams apparently lost control of their truck while going around a curve. After going over the centre line, the car hit another car, seriously hurting Williams and Velasquez and killing Hernandez, which was very sad.
People in Mineral Wells were shocked when they heard about the accident. It was especially sad because the kids were only a few days away from graduating from high school. His close friend and fellow senior Dale Flores said, “At first, I didn’t believe it.” “We were all so close to graduating that it didn’t seem possible.”
Hernandez was a bright and caring person in the lives of his friends and teachers. Flores said that Jose was a loving guy who was one of a kind. I can’t believe he’s gone. He was a bright spot in our class.
In the days after the accident, people quickly came together to help the families who were hurt. There were so many people at Mineral Wells’s Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Monday night that the line to get in went out into the parking lot. Hernandez’s service was a sad time for his friends, family, and neighbours to remember his death and offer support to his family and loved ones.
The support went beyond prayer and thought, though. In order to help pay for Hernandez’s funeral and Williams and Velasquez’s hospital bills, students held a cookout fundraiser. People bought plates of food, and the large crowd showed how much the community cares about helping the kids and their families through this tough time.
Flores said, “This isn’t just about money.” “You have to be strong and love Jose, George, and Korbin. These three teens and their families are going through a lot.”
The Hernandez family has also set up an online fundraiser to help pay for the funeral. Friends and strangers have donated a lot of money and sent condolence notes.
A lot of people in Mineral Wells are reminded by the sadness of how fragile life can be, especially at this important age before becoming an adult. Flores said, “We’re all about to graduate, and all of a sudden, everything feels so uncertain.” “But it’s clear that people in this community care a lot.” “We’re here for each other.”
Another sad thing about the crash is that it shows how dangerous it is for young drivers. Officials are still looking into what happened in the crash and are stressing how important it is to be careful on country roads like FM 4, which can be dangerous at night.
Many people will be sad about the death of Jose Hernandez as the community gets ready for graduation week. Even though people are sad, they feel very united. Mineral Wells is showing the strength and kindness that make it what it is through fundraising, vigils, and acts of kindness.
Fernes said, “Our hearts are broken, but we’re standing strong.” “We will always remember Jose, and we will continue to help George and Korbin get better.”
The people of Mineral Wells are still asking anyone who wants to help the families to join the ongoing efforts and keep the kids in their thoughts as they face the tough days ahead.
“This article was written by Mathew Owen. AI tools were used lightly for grammar and formatting, but the ideas, words, and edits are all mine.”
