Texas Parents and Their Three Children Killed After Family SUV Plunges From Interstate 10 Overpass

A Texas family of five was wiped out in a devastating crash after their Chevrolet Tahoe veered off an Interstate 10 overpass and plunged onto a road below, killing both parents and their three children.

Omar Lumbreras Oliva, 30, his wife, Ana Deli Lumbreras, 31, and their children, aged 13, 6 and 3, died in the crash on Sunday, November 8, in Seguin, Texas.

The family, who lived in Porter, near Houston, had been returning from a trip to San Antonio when tragedy struck.

According to the Seguin Police Department, the black Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 shortly before 1 p.m. when it suddenly left the roadway, went over an overpass and crashed onto Farm-to-Market Road 725 below.

The impact was catastrophic. All five occupants died.

Rainy conditions may have played a role

Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:56 p.m. and found the wreckage beneath the interstate overpass.

It had been raining, and the road surface was wet at the time of the crash.

Authorities said the weather and slippery roadway may have contributed to the accident, but stressed that the investigation was still in its early stages and the exact cause had not been established.

Preliminary information reported by local media suggested the SUV may have hydroplaned before going over the overpass, with an overcorrection possibly contributing to the crash. Investigators have not announced a final determination.

The crash forced authorities to close FM 725 for several hours while emergency crews worked at the scene. The road reopened later that evening.

Family was returning from birthday celebration

Omar’s sister, Gloria Lumbreras, said the family had traveled to San Antonio to celebrate a friend’s birthday.

She recalled that her brother had asked her to visit their home after they returned on Sunday. Instead, she received the devastating news that Omar, his wife and all three children had died.

Gloria described the couple as devoted parents who had built their family together from a young age.

They had their first child as teenagers before eventually buying a home and welcoming two more children.

She said her brother would do anything for his children.

The loss of all five family members has left relatives struggling to comprehend the tragedy.

“They just — it’s just devastating,” Gloria told the Houston Chronicle. “I mean, it’s all of them. That’s the most devastating part.”

Fundraiser launched to help grieving relatives

In the aftermath of the crash, Gloria established a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses and other costs facing the family.

The fundraiser described the loss as overwhelming, explaining that relatives were suddenly forced to make funeral arrangements while grieving the deaths of five loved ones.

The campaign had raised more than $6,000 by Monday morning, November 9.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez also expressed his condolences, describing the crash as heartbreaking and devastating.

A family lost in a matter of seconds

The tragedy has devastated the Porter community and prompted an outpouring of sympathy for the surviving relatives.

Three children who had their entire lives ahead of them were killed alongside their parents during what had been an ordinary journey home from a family outing.

As investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, relatives are left facing the unimaginable task of burying an entire family.

Authorities have not yet released a final explanation for why the Chevrolet Tahoe left the interstate. The investigation remains ongoing.