FLORESVILLE, Texas – The daughter of a Floresville councilman who was killed last week in a two-vehicle accident in Wilson County will fill her father’s seat. Jade Jimenez will take over the Place 4 seat for Gerard Jimenez. Councilwoman Marissa Ximenez said the appointment was made after a unanimous vote. Ximenez released the following Facebook post after the appointment:

FLORESVILLE, Texas – A Floresville city councilman was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said. The councilman was identified as Gerard Jimenez, Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt said. Floresville City Councilman Gerard Jimenez was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash in Wilson County on January 6, 2020. Courtesy: Wilson County News (Wilson County News)Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle while trying to cross Blanco RoadThe crash happened around 12:55 p.m. on Highway 97 and FM 1344 in Wilson County, DPS officials said. A regular city council meeting scheduled for Thursday has been canceled, the Wilson County News reported.