A family of five from Porter, Texas, in the Houston area, died Sunday, November 8, when their black Chevrolet Tahoe left eastbound Interstate 10 in Seguin, went off an overpass and landed on FM 725 below. Seguin police identified the victims as 30-year-old Omar Lumbreras Oliva, 31-year-old Ana Deli Lumbreras and three children: a 13-year-old boy and two girls, ages 6 and 3. Police say it was raining and the roadway was wet. The cause is still under investigation.
The Seguin crash happened just before 1 p.m. Sunday, near the intersection of I-10 and FM 725. It left a close family with no survivors and a community in mourning.
What Happened on I-10 in Seguin
According to Seguin police, the Tahoe was traveling eastbound on I-10 when it left the roadway and went off the overpass, landing on Farm-to-Market Road 725. The vehicle was the only one involved. Police said it was raining and the road was wet at the time.
Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace Darrell Hunter told KENS 5 that preliminary information suggests the SUV may have hydroplaned in wet conditions and that the driver may then have overcorrected, causing the vehicle to leave the overpass and overturn. Hunter’s account is preliminary. The exact sequence of events remains under investigation, and officials have not confirmed a final cause.
The Seguin Police Department continues to investigate. Traffic was halted after the crash, and the road reopened shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, according to the City of Seguin.
The Victims
Seguin police identified the five victims as Omar Lumbreras Oliva, 30, and Ana Deli Lumbreras, 31, both of Porter, Texas, and their three children. The children were a 13-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl. Their names have not been released.
Relatives have confirmed the loss on social media. A GoFundMe organized by a relative describes “the shock and pain of this loss” as “impossible to put into words,” and says the family is “facing an incredibly difficult time as they grieve and try to take the next steps together.” It also notes the practical costs of laying their loved ones to rest. A relative who said she is Omar’s sister wrote on Facebook: “I wish this was a dream, dear god please give us strength.”
Wet Roads and Overpass Safety
The crash is a reminder of how quickly rain can change driving conditions. Hydroplaning happens when a layer of water builds up between tires and the road, causing a driver to lose traction and steering control. Safety agencies generally advise drivers in wet weather to slow down, avoid sudden steering or braking, leave extra distance from the car ahead, and make sure tires are in good condition. Those are general recommendations and not findings about this crash.
What We Don’t Yet Know
Police have not said who was driving, how fast the vehicle was traveling, or whether mechanical issues played any role. A final report from investigators is not yet available, and the preliminary explanation of hydroplaning and overcorrection has not been confirmed as the cause.
A Family Remembered
For relatives, friends and neighbors in Porter, the loss of two parents and three children in a single moment is hard to comprehend. As details emerge, the community has been holding the family and their extended relatives in its thoughts and prayers.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available from Seguin police and investigators.
