Gerardo Perez Killed, Michael Hernandez and Jacob Busby Injured in Midland County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 349

Midland County, Texas (October 16, 2019) – One person was killed and three others were injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Midland County, according to a local news release.

The fatal crash occurred around 7:50 a.m., October 11, on State Highway 349.

According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford F-250 was heading northbound on the highway behind a semi-truck.

The semi-truck slowed down to make a left turn and was rear-ended by the Ford.

A passenger in the Ford, 44-year-old Gerardo Perez of Fort Worth, was declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the F-250 was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two other passengers in the Ford, Michael Hernandez, and Eric Busby, were also taken to Midland Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The semi-truck driver was uninjured in the crash.

Both drivers and all of the passengers were wearing their seat belts at the time.

The crash remains under investigation.