José Luis García Reports Accident Without Knowing Victim Was His Ex-Wife Débora Estrella

Débora Estrella’s ex-husband reports accident

Débora Estrella dies in plane crash

Social media confirms identity

According to El Heraldo, the municipality of García, in Nuevo León, was the scene of an air tragedy that claimed the life of journalist Débora Estrella.

The small plane she was traveling in crashed in the area of the Ciudad Mitras Industrial Park, according to initial reports.

State Civil Protection confirmed that two people were on board the aircraft, including the well-known television host.

The news shocked the community when it was revealed that the victim was a prominent figure in local journalism.

The Report by José Luis García

The host had revealed in an interview that her greatest passion was television, particularly weather reporting. https://t.co/BAh1WBzUpE

— El Heraldo de México (@heraldodemexico) September 21, 2025

Journalist José Luis García, the communicator’s ex-husband, was the one who first reported the accident on his social media accounts.

He did so as part of his daily coverage, unaware that among the victims was Débora Estrella.

“Plane crash. Civil Protection of Nuevo León confirms a couple dead very close to Riveras Interpuerto,” he posted in his report.

Hours later, he would discover that he had shared the news of his ex-wife’s death without knowing it.

The Journalist’s Final Post

José Luis García Reports Accident Without Knowing Victim Was His Ex-Wife Débora Estrella PHOTO: IG deboraestrella

Before the accident, Débora Estrella shared an Instagram story showing the plane she was about to board.

The photo was accompanied by the phrase, “Guess what?”, which now tragically resonates with her followers.

That message became the journalist’s last public post in life.

Once the accident was confirmed, the image circulated widely on social media as a symbolic farewell.

Débora Estrella’s Accident Confirmed by Authorities

State Civil Protection reported that the plane went down near a river, close to the industrial park.

Firefighters and paramedics worked at the site, where they confirmed the death of the journalist and a male companion.

So far, the identity of the second passenger has not been revealed.

Residents of the area even recorded videos of the moment the aircraft plunged to the ground.

Reactions on Social Media

The initial post by José Luis García quickly filled with comments from users who identified the journalist as one of the victims.

“It is speculated that it was your ex-wife José Luis, mainly because she uploaded a photo of a small plane to her Instagram stories,” one user wrote.

The reporter deleted his post near midnight as a sign of respect for his ex-partner’s memory.

The tragedy generated an outpouring of condolences for her family and for the journalistic community.

Shock in the Journalism Community

Débora Estrella was recognized for her work on Telediario, where she earned the affection of the public.

Colleagues and friends described her as a dedicated professional who was close to her audience.

Her death leaves a void in local journalism and represents an irreparable loss for those who worked alongside her in the media.

The coincidence of her ex-husband reporting the accident unknowingly adds a painful dimension to the tragedy.