Aaron Pinon and Vernardo Ojeda Killed in Andrews County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 181

Andrews County, Texas (February 12, 2020) – Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening in Andrews County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened at about 4:30 p.m. February 10, on FM 181, 15 miles west of Andrews.

DPS said 26-year-old Aaron Pinon, of Odessa, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado southbound when he failed to drive in a single lane and crashed into a northbound Peterbilt truck-tractor towing a trailer driven by a Hobbs, New Mexico, man.

Pinon and his passenger, 30-year-old Vernardo Ojeda, of Midland, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured in the crash.

All three men were wearing seat belts.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Aaron Pinon and Vernardo Ojeda.

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