San Angelo Man Indicted for Criminal Negligent Homicide After Fatal Crash

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A 49-year-old San Angelo man has been indicted with criminal negligent homicide in connection with a crash that killed another driver in December 2024. William George Patton Jr. was booked into the Tom Green County Detention Center on Feb. 14, 2026, and his bond was set at $30,000. According to the indictment, Patton caused the death of Jack Monte Jones by criminal negligence when he entered a traffic intersection while driving in excess of the posted speed limit and struck Jones' vehicle.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious consequences that can result from reckless driving behavior, including criminal charges for negligent homicide. Traffic safety and accountability for drivers who cause fatal crashes are ongoing concerns in the San Angelo community.

The details

The indictment alleges that on or about Dec. 3, 2024, Patton entered a traffic intersection while driving in excess of the posted speed limit and struck a vehicle operated by Jones, causing Jones' death. The charge of criminal negligent homicide is a state jail felony, and the case is pending in the 391st District Court.

• Patton was booked into the Tom Green County Detention Center on Feb. 14, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.
• The indictment was returned by a Tom Green County grand jury in January 2026
• The fatal crash occurred on Dec. 3, 2024

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Patton's bond and set a trial date in the coming weeks.