Martin County, Texas – A tragic multiple-car collision occurred in Martin County, Texas, that resulted in three people losing their lives and three others sustaining injuries. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, March 26, at approximately 7:30 p.m., was detailed in a report released by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
According to the report, the collision involved a Nissan car and a Ford Coachman traveling eastbound on IH-20. The driver of the Nissan allegedly swerved into the Ford Coachman, causing the latter to veer into the center median, ultimately colliding head-on with a Ford F-250 in the westbound lanes of IH-20. The impact tragically resulted in the deaths of Victor Craven Jr., a 25-year-old driver from Waco, Texas, and two passengers inside the Ford F-250.
Following the crash, the driver of the Ford F-250 was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Another passenger, 54-year-old Julio Lopez Leal from Mission, Texas, was also taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead there. Additionally, 51-year-old Pedro Alvarez Ramirez, a passenger from Midland, Texas, lost his life at the scene of the accident, as confirmed by Justice of the Peace Bradshaw.
The DPS report indicated that the driver of the Nissan, after striking the cable barrier and rolling over, along with a passenger inside, also sustained minor injuries and were taken to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with Texas DPS withholding further information at this time to determine the exact circumstances leading to the tragic incident.
As families mourn the loss of their loved ones and the community grapples with the aftermath of the collision, authorities continue to investigate the incident, emphasizing the importance of road safety and vigilance while driving on Texas highways. The devastating impact of such accidents serves as a poignant reminder of the potential consequences of unsafe driving practices and the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.