LULING, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing their search for a Texas State student who disappeared following a car crash near Luling, Texas.
According to a department spokesperson, the crash happened at around midnight Monday morning.
Law enforcement officers found a crashed vehicle near Salt Flat Road north of Interstate 10, but do not know how the incident occurred.
Investigators found personal items and a cell phone in the vehicle.
Officials are still trying to locate the victim who they believe may be Jason David Landry, 21, a Texas State University student.
Landry is from the Houston area.
Earlier on Monday, officials had a helicopter crew search the area for Landry or any other possible victims. Officers are still searching the area on the ground.
A university spokesperson confirmed that DPS would be handling the case. The spokesperson said Landry is a current student living off-campus.
This is a developing story and we’ll update this article as details become available.
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