The Department of Public Safety reports that 8-year-old Jarrett Paul Montanona of Abilene died Friday as a result of a two-car accident on Hwy 283 at the intersection with County Road 256 in Coleman County. Six other people were injured as a result of the crash and taken to Coleman County Medical Center where they were treated and released.
DPS officials state that 18-year-old James Morgan Gilgaer of San Saba was driving a 2006 Dodge Pickup east bound on County Road 256 when he failed to stop at the intersection. A 2003 Chevy Cavalier driven by 29-year-old Matthew Paul Mantanona struck the left front quarter panel of the pickup as Gilgaer drove into the intersection, according to officials.
Others injured included 19-year-old Rebekah June Wright from San Saba and Micha Taylor Hibler of Coleman who were passengers in the 2006 Dodge. Michelle Ann Mantanona, 29, of Abilene and a 3-year-old child, who were passengers in the 2003 Chevy, were also injured.
Officials state that alcohol impairment is a suspected cause of the crash.
The crash is being investigated by Trooper Tyler Casey Moses.
