Michael Brown, 22, who was seen in a viral video twerking on the roof of a moving Jeep during spring break in Port Aransas, has died from injuries he suffered in a crash on State Highway 361. The wreck happened March 14 when the Jeep hit a Tesla, throwing Brown from the vehicle and causing severe head trauma that sent him to the hospital. He died days later, according to his family and local officials.
Crash Details On State Highway 361
Port Aransas police say the Jeep was heading north on State Highway 361 when it collided with a Tesla, an impact that ejected a front-seat passenger and left him in critical condition, according to KRIS 6. The station reports that video of the Jeep shortly before the crash rocketed across social media, stoking fresh worries about spring break traffic and behavior on the island.
Victim Identification And Medical Examiner Confirmation
The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 22-year-old Michael Brown and confirmed on March 25 that he died from injuries sustained in the March 14 collision, as reported by News 4 San Antonio. The outlet notes Brown died on March 20, with the medical examiner's confirmation made public later in the week.
Viral Clip And Local Reaction
The clip, credited in local coverage to an Instagram account that first posted the footage, spread quickly as Port Aransas filled up with spring-break crowds, KRIS 6 reports. The Port Aransas police chief urged drivers to slow down and follow the basics, telling the station, "Don't speed, buckle up, and be patient," as officials called for extra caution on the island's packed roadways.
Legal Status
Authorities say the Jeep's driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after the collision, according to News 4 San Antonio. Officials have not released additional information about potential charges or court filings as of the latest reports.
Family Fundraiser
A fundraiser created for Brown shows community members contributing toward medical and funeral expenses in the wake of the crash. The campaign includes updates on the March 14 collision and its aftermath on the organizer's page. More details and donation information are available on the GoFundMe.
